Teac GT-R1 User Manual

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GT-R1
D01035410B
Portable Guitar/Bass Recorder
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Table of Contents

1–Introduction 5
Main functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Recycling the rechargeable battery . . . . . . . . . 6
Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes about this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2–Preparation 7
About SD cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Inserting the SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Removing the SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Inserting a new card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Other cases that require formatting . . . . . . . . 9
Powering the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Charging the batter y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Turning the power on and off . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3–Part Names and Functions 13
Top panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Right side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Left side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Bottom panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4–Screen Overview 22
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Record Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Rhythm Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting screen structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Operation basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Operation example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5–Practicing Music with this Unit 32
Select the input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Use input monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Tune instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Use effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Learn musical phrases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Play along with the rhythm machine . . . . . . . . 33
Use a metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Record as you play with the rhythm machine . . . . 34
Perform along with a track . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Repeat and loop playback . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Change track pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Change track speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Reduce guitar or bass sounds . . . . . . . . . . 35
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Overdub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6–Making Connections 36
Connecting monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Connecting with a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Disconnecting from a computer . . . . . . . . . . 37
Connecting a guitar or bass . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting mics and other audio devices . . . . . 38
Connecting an external mic . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting mixers and other audio equipment . . 39
7–Recording 40
Selecting the file type and sampling frequency . . . 40
Setting the maximum file size . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Selecting the input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Setting the INT/ MIC IN input functions . . . . . . . 43
Display of input functions on the Record Screen . . 45
Adjusting the built-in microphone angle . . . . . . 46
Adjusting the input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
About recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Ordinary recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Overdubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Preparation for overdubbing . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Overdub recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
8–Playback 54
Starting and stopping playback . . . . . . . . . . 54
Selecting tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Search forward and backward . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using the wheel to change the playback position . . 55
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
9–Playback Area and Playlist 57
Setting the playback area . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Selecting a folder for the playback area . . . . . . 58
Selecting a file to set the playback area . . . . . . 59
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Adding tracks to the playlist . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Editing the playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
10–Browse Screen 63
Screen navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Icons on the BROWSE screen . . . . . . . . . . . 64
File operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Folder operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
11–Special Playback Control Functions 66
Setting the playback control functions . . . . . . . 66
Changing the speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Changing speed without changing pitch . . . . . . 67
Changing pitch without changing speed . . . . . . 68
Reducing guitar and bass sounds . . . . . . . . . 68
12–Loop, Repeat and Single Playback 70
Loop playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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Repeat and single track playback modes . . . . . . 71
13–Copying Tracks from a Computer 72
Preparing audio files on a computer . . . . . . . . 72
Copying audio files from a computer . . . . . . . . 72
Managing the Music Folder from a computer . . . . 73
14–Using the Effects 74
Turning the effect ON and OFF. . . . . . . . . . . 74
Setting the effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Effect modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Closing the Effect Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
15–Using the Tuner 77
Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
AUTO (chromatic tuner mode) . . . . . . . . . . . 77
GUITAR (guitar tuner mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
BASS (bass tuner mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
OSC. (oscillator mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
16–Using the Rhythm Machine 80
Rhythm mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Rhythm Screen features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Setting the rhythm machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Playing along with the rhythm machine . . . . . . 85
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Practicing with a rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Record playing with a rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Apply effects to the rhythm machine. . . . . . . . 89
17–System Settings and Formatting 90
Making System Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Restoring the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Formatting the SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Using QUICK FORMAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Using FULL FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
18–Viewing File Information 93
File information page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Memory information page. . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
System information page . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
19–Effects Preset List 95 20–Effect Module Parameters List 98 21–Rhythm Pattern List 102 22–GT-R1 Messages 104 23–Specifications 108
Audio Input and Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Audio performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Other specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 9
Computer requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
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1–Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM GT-R1 Portable Recorder. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully in order to maximize your use of all the unit’s features. We hope that you will enjoy using this recorder for many years to come. Please make copies of this manual and keep them in safe places for future reference.

Main functions

Portable recorder designed for guitar and bass
players
Uses an SD card as the recording media
Record with the built-in microphones or by
connecting a guitar, bass, CD player or other
audio device Choose MP3 (32 kbps–320 kbps, 44.1 kHz or
48 kHz) or WAV (16-bit or 24-bit, 44.1 kHz or
48 kHz) audio file types for recording Mix and record the input signal with the
playing audio track (overdubbing)
Practice and record along with the built-in
rhythm machine
Special playback functions include decreasing
playback speed without changing pitch and
reducing the sound of a recorded guitar or bass during playback Built-in effects can be applied to the input
signal, rhythm machine or playback signal
Copy audio files from a computer to this unit’s
SD card by USB connection

Supplied accessories

Soft case• .............................1
SD card (in unit; contains copy of manual)• . 1
USB cable• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Quick Start Guide• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warranty card• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
BP-L2 (lithium ion battery)• ..............1
BP-L2 manual• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
BP-L2 warranty card• ...................1
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these accessories are missing or have been damaged during transportation.
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Li-ion00
1–Introduction

Recycling the rechargeable battery

This device uses a lithium ion battery. Please do not throw away the battery when it is no longer necessary.
If you have any questions, please contact us (see the last page of this manual for contact information).
Trademarks
Windows, Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh, Mac OS, and Mac OS X are trade­marks of Apple Inc.
The SD Logo is a trademark.

Notes about this manual

Font use conventions
Controls, keys and other parts on the GT-R1
are written like this: MENU.
Messages shown on the display are written like
this:
Are y ou su re?
We use the term “key” to describe the push-
button controls on the GT-R1.
Tracks and files are the same
Tracks are les, and les are tracks.
In this manual, we usually use the word “track” when we are describing the playback of a song, for example, just as we would if talking about songs on a CD or a portable music player. However, when we talk about their data properties, such as sampling frequencies and ID3 tags, we often refer
to the same “tracks” as “les” because they can be manipulated in ways similar to les on a computer.
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NOTE

2–Preparation

About SD cards

Since this unit uses an SD card for recording and playback, you must insert an SD card into the unit before use. You can use 64 MB–2 GB SD cards and 4 GB–32 GB SD HC cards with this unit.
Please see the TASCAM web site (www.tascam. com) for information about cards that have been tested with the GT-R1.
When new, this unit comes with a 1GB SD card inserted. This card can be used for recording and playback as is. There is no need to reinsert or format it.

Inserting the SD card

The SD card slot and the USB connector are under the cover on the left side of the unit.
Press the cover down in the direction of the arrow to open it. Insert the included SD card in the SD card slot and push it until it clicks fully into place.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
2–Preparation

Removing the SD card

Press the inserted SD card in gently and it will disengage from the unit so that you can pull it out completely.
Do not remove the SD card during recording or playback, or when the unit is connected to the computer by USB.

Inserting a new card

The following pop-up screen appears if you insert a new card in the unit.
Press the ¥/π key to format the card so that it can be used with this unit.
Wh
en formatting nishes, the Home Screen ap
Formatting an SD card erases all files that are on it. Make certain that you have copied any files that you want to save from the card before formatting it.
pears.
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2–Preparation

Other cases that require formatting

• The above “
appears if you install an SD card that was formatted by a device other than the GT-R1. Reformat the card to use it with this unit. However, SD cards that have been formatted by TASCAM DR-1 units are compatible with the GT-R1, so you can use such cards as is and the above screen does not appear.
• The following pop-up screen appears if a system le or other crucial le was accidentally erased
from the SD card when used with a computer
In either case, press ¥/π to reformat the card.
Always make backup copies of important files as soon as you can.
FORMAT ERROR
” screen also

Powering the unit

The GT-R1 can be operated using a special lithium ion battery (BP-L2) or an AC adapter (PS-P520). One battery is included with the unit and the AC adapter and additional batteries are available for purchase separately. You can charge the battery by connecting the unit to a computer by USB or using an AC adapter. When shipped new, the included
battery is not sufciently charged, so it must be
charged before using the unit. Charge the battery or connect the AC adapter before using the unit.

Installing the battery

Slide the battery case cover on the back of the unit to open it, and insert the GT-R1 battery that was included in the box.
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2–Preparation

Changing the battery

You can purchase additional batteries (BP–L2) that are identical to the one included with the unit. You might want to purchase extra batteries if you expect to use the GT-R1 for recording or other applications for long periods of time when you will not be able to recharge or use an AC adapter (also sold separately).
To change the battery, slide and remove the battery case cover on the bottom panel.

Charging the battery

Charging with a computer
Open the cover on the left side panel, and use the included USB cable to connect the unit’s USB port to a USB port on a computer.
Please connect this unit directly to a computer. Proper charging and operation cannot be assured when using a USB hub.
Even if the power for the unit is off, the battery charges when connected to a computer by USB. The computer may need to be ON to charge the battery.
Complete charging by USB takes about 6 hours (when the unit’s power is OFF).
If you connect this unit and a computer when the unit’s power is ON, the unit automatically enters USB connection mode. (See “Connecting with a computer” on page 36).
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NOTE
Charging indicator
2–Preparation
Charging with an AC adapter (purchased separately)
Connect an AC adapter to the DC IN 5V jack to charge the unit.
Complete charging with the adapter takes about 3 hours (whether the unit’s power is ON or OFF).
You can use this unit normally as it is charged by the connected AC adapter.
The charging indicator to the right of the display lights orange during charging. The indicator turns off when charging is complete.

Turning the power on and off

To turn the power ON, press and hold the POWER key on the left side panel until “
G T- R1
” appears on the display.
The Home Screen appears when the unit starts up.
To turn the power OFF, press and hold the POWER key until “
RECORDER
PORTABLE GUITAR/BASS
” appears on the display.
TASCAM
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CAUTION
2–Preparation

Setting the date and time

Follow these procedures to set the date and time of the built-in clock. When you create an audio
le, date and time information is included in the le data.
1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu
Screen.
2 Use the wheel to select
and press the ¥/ π key to open the Date/Time Screen.
The clock stops while this screen is displayed.
3 Use the µ and keys to move the cursor
(the part highlighted in inverse) and use the wheel to set the values.
DA TE/TIME
4 After making the setting, press the ¥/ π key
to restart the clock from the newly set value.
The display returns to the Menu Screen.

Resetting the unit

The back panel of the unit has a reset hole.
If the unit is operating abnormally, push the end of
a paperclip, ne pin or similar item into this hole to
press a button inside the unit. This turns the power OFF and resets the GT-R1’s system.
Do not press the reset button when the unit is functioning properly.
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3–Part Names and Functions

Top panel

1 Built-in stereo microphone
To use this stereo electret condenser microphone as the input source, select “
MIC
” on the input setting screen. If you connect an external microphone to the MIC IN jack on the rear panel, the built-in microphone becomes inactive.
2 Display
In addition to the Home Screen, this shows the recording screen, various setting screens, and other operation information. (See “4–Screen Overview” on page 22.)
3 MENU key
When the Home Screen is displayed, press this key to open the Menu Screen.
Press this key to return to the Menu Screen from the various setting screens.
When the Menu Screen is displayed, press this key to return to the Home Screen.
IN T/
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3–Part Names and Functions
4 LOOP key
Press this key to turn loop playback mode ON and OFF, allowing you to repeat playback of a selected interval. (See “Loop playback” on
page 70.)
5 I/O key
Use this key to set the IN (start) and OUT (end) points of the interval that you want to set for loop playback. When the IN and OUT points are already set, press this key to erase
them. (See “Loop playback” on page 70.)
6 µ key
Press this key to return to the beginning of a track that is playing or stopped in the middle.
If you press this key when a track is stopped at its beginning, the unit will skip to the beginning of the previous track.
Press and hold this key to search backwards.
On the setting screens, use this key to move the cursor left. On the Browse Screen, press this key to move up a level.
When the Rhythm Screen is open, use this button to select patterns.
7 key
Press this key during playback or when playback is stopped to skip to beginning of the next track.
Press and hold this key to search forward.
On the setting screens, use this key to move the cursor right.
On the Browse Screen, press this key to move down a level.
When the Rhythm Screen is open, use this button to select patterns.
Keys 6 and 7 may not work for all VBR MP3 files. For some VBR MP3 files, operating these keys may cause the sound to be not synchronized with the elapsed time shown on the display and the end parts of the file being played back may be repeated at the end of the track. In this case, stop playback to return to normal operation.
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NOTE
3–Part Names and Functions
8 PB CONTROL key
Press and hold this key to open the Playback Control ( Playback Control Screen is open, press and hold this key to return to the Home Screen. (See “11–Special Playback Control Functions” on page 66.)
Briefly press this key to turn the speed control that is set on the Playback Control Screen (VSA and/or SPEED) ON and OFF. When ON, the icon appears at the top of the Home Screen as light letters on a dark background.
When the Rhythm Screen is open, press the PB CONTROL key to open the Rhythm
Setting Screen.
9 FX key
Briefly press this key to turn the effect function ON and OFF.
Press and hold this key to open the Effect Setting Screen. When the Effect Setting Screen is open, press and hold this key to
PB CONTROL
return to the Home Screen. (See “14–Using the effects” on page 74.)
) Screen. When the
When the Home Screen is open, press the PB CONTROL and FX keys at the same time to open the Rhythm Screen and enter rhy thm mode. To end rhythm mode, press the PB CONTROL and FX keys at the same time to return to the Home Screen.
0 ¥/π key
When the Home Screen is displayed and playback is stopped, press this key to start playback. During playback, press this key to stop playback at the current position.
When using a setting screen, use this key, for example, to confirm a selection, advance a level in a menu and answer “YES” to a confirmation message
When the Rhythm Screen is open, use this key to star t and stop the rhythm machine.
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3–Part Names and Functions
q Wheel
When a setting screen is open, use the Wheel to change the setting of the selected item.
When the Home Screen is open, use the wheel to adjust the file playback position.
When the Rhythm Screen is open, use this to set the tempo.
w STOP/HOME key
Press this key to stop recording and playback or to end recording standby.
When a setting screen is open, press to return to the Home Screen.
On a setting screen, use this key to respond “NO” to a conf irmation message.
e REC/PAUSE key
When playback is stopped, press this key to put the unit into recording standby. When in standby, this key flashes. If the Input Setting Screen Overdubbing ON/OFF pop-up appears. (See “7–Recording” on page 40.)
MONITOR
item is ON, the
When in recording standby, press this key to star t recording. The key lights while recording.
When recording, press this key to pause recording.
When the Rhythm Screen is open this works in the same way. Press this key to put the rhythm machine into record standby, and press it again in record standby to start recording. (See “Record playing with a rhythm” on page 87.)
r PEAK indicator
This lights when the selected input signal exceeds the maximum level.
t Charge indicator
This indicator lights orange when the lithium ion batter y installed in this unit is charging. The light turns OFF when the battery is fully charged.
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Right side panel

3–Part Names and Functions
y OUTPUT VOLUME (+, –) keys
Use these keys to adjust the signal level output from the /LINE OUT jack. The volume level appears on the display during adjustment.
u MIX BALANCE (–, +) keys
When the Input Setting Screen’s item is set to ON, use these keys to adjust the volume of the playback signal (including the rhythm machine when in rhythm mode) that is mixed with the input signal.
MONITOR
i SETTING key
The playback volume appears on the display during adjustment. Use the + key to raise the volume and the – key to lower the volume.
When
MONITOR
OFF
” appears on the screen and these keys
is set to
OFF
, “
MONITOR
have no effect.
Press this key to open the Input Setting Screen where you can select the input, make
INT/MIC IN
settings and turn
MONITOR
ON and OFF.
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3–Part Names and Functions
o INPUT volume
Use this to adjust the input signal level of the built-in microphone, the GUITAR IN jack and the MIC IN jack. This does not affect the input signal level of the LINE IN jack
p /LINE OUT jack
Use this to connect with headphones or the line input jack of an amp or other equipment. Depending on the recorder operation status, this outputs the input signal, the playback signal or a mix of both signals.
MONITOR
setting and
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Left side panel

CAUTION
a DC IN 5V jack
Connect a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adapter (purchased separately) to this jack.
s SD card slot
Insert an SD card into this slot. (See “About SD cards” on page 7.)
d USB port
Use the included USB cable to connect with a computer USB port. (See “Connecting with a computer” on page 36.)
3–Part Names and Functions
Please connect the unit directly to a computer without using a USB hub.
f POWER key
Press and hold this key to turn the unit’s power ON and OFF.
g HOLD switch
Slide this to the left to turn the hold function ON. All keys are inoperative when hold is ON.
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NOTE
3–Part Names and Functions

Front panel

h GUITAR IN jack
Use this standard mono phone jack to connect a guitar or bass.
We call this the Front Panel because this is the end that faces the operator of the unit when placed on a table with the built-in mic directed toward the sound source. Likewise, the Rear Panel is the end that faces away from the operator in this situation.

Rear panel

j MIC IN jack
Use this input jack to connect a stereo mini-jack microphone. This jack provides plug-in power when set to do so on the Input Setting Screen.
k LINE IN jack
Use this stereo mini-jack for line input. The input level is fixed at –10 dBV.
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Bottom panel

CAUTION
l Reset hole
If the unit is operating abnormally, push the end of a paperclip, long fine rod or similar item into this hole to press the system reset button inside the unit. This turns the power OFF and resets the unit’s system.
Do not press the reset button if the unit is functioning properly.
; Battery case
This holds the specialized lithium ion battery (BP-L2, included and available for purchase sepa rately).
3–Part Names and Functions
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4–Screen Overview

Various screens appear on the display.
The Home Screen is shown during ordinary
playback and when playback is stopped.
The Record Screen is shown when recording
and in record standby.
Appropriate setting screens are shown when
making various settings.
The Rhythm Screen is shown when using the
rhythm machine.
This section explains the display and operation of the Home Screen and the Record Screen, as well as the appearance and operation of the various setting screens. Please see “16–Using the Rhythm Machine” on page 80 for information about the Rhythm Screen.

Home Screen

1 Status of playback control function settings
These show whether the various playback control functions (speed control, key change, part cancel) are currently active. When they are active, their icons appear as light letters on a dark background ( , , ). (See “11–Special Playback Control Functions” on page 66.)
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4–Screen Overview
2 Loop/repeat setting status
The following icons appear depending on the current loop/repeat setting.
Single playback
Repeat playback of 1 track
Repeat playback of all tracks
in the play area
Loop repeat active
3 Input monitor setting status
This shows the (see page 32.)
MONITOR
ON/OFF status
4 Power indicator
The battery icon appears when the lithium ion batter y is in use. The number of bars shows the current level of remaining battery power. The battery icon f lashes when charging is necessary.
5 Unit status
This icon shows the current operation status.
¥ Track playing π File stopped in progress (paused)
· File stopped at its beginning ˚ Fast forwarding Fast rewinding Skipping to the beginning of the
next track µ Skipping to the beginning of the
current or previous track
6 Level meter
This shows the combined level of the selected input signal and the currently playing file. If the input level exceeds the maximum allowable level, a bar appears at the right end of the level meter.
7 File information
The tag information or file name of the currently playing track is shown. If an MP3
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4–Screen Overview
NOTE
file has ID3 tag information, the ID3 tag information is given priority. The file name is shown for WAV files and for MP3 files that do not have ID3 tag information.
ID3 tag information includes the title, artist name and other information that can be saved in an MP3 file.
8 Selected playback area
Shows the currently selected playback area.
ALL
All files in the Music Folder
FOLDER
folder of the Music Folder
P.LIST
All files in the selected sub-
Files added to the playlist
9 Elapsed time
Shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the currently playing track.
0 Remaining time
Shows the remaining playback time of the current track (hours: minutes: seconds).
q Playback position display bar
This bar shows the current playback position. The bar darkens from the left as playback proceeds.
w Status of loop IN and OUT points
This shows the status of the IN and OUT point settings for loop playback.
If an IN point is set, the icon appears above the display bar at the position equivalent to the playback location.
If an OUT point is set, the icon appears above the display bar at the position equivalent to the playback location.
e Playback file number/total number of files
The total number of files in the selected playback area and the number of the current file are shown.
r Effect status
Shows whether the effect function is ON or OFF. When the effect is ON, the effect icon
appears with a dark background.
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Record Screen

This screen opens when you press the REC/PAUSE key to start recording standby mode and stays open when you press the REC/PAUSE key again to start recording.
This status of the power and the effect use appears the same as on the Home Screen. This screen also shows the following.
1 INT/MIC IN setting status
Shows the status of settings related to the built-in microphone and MIC IN (stereo recording, plug-in power, low cut filter, level control and LR swap).
2 Recorder operation
º Recording π Recording paused ª Recording stopped
3 Record level meter
The input signal level of the selected input appears as separate L and R channels.
4 File name
Shows the file name that is automatically assigned to the file being recorded.
5 Input selection
Shows the input source.
6 Elapsed recording time
The elapsed recording time of the track appears as hours: minutes: seconds. During
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recording standby, the maximum remaining recording time appears.
7 Remaining recording time
The remaining recording time appears in hours: minutes: seconds.
8 Record mode
Shows the recording file type and sampling frequency. During overdubbing, the playback file information (file name or MP3 ID3 tag) appears.

Rhythm Screen

When the Home Screen is open, press the PB CONTROL and FX keys at the same time to start rhythm mode and show this screen. When this screen is open, you can use the rhythm machine. See “16–Using the rhythm machine” on page 80 for details.
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NOTE
4–Screen Overview

Setting Screens

Use this unit’s various setting screens to make various settings, conduct operations and show information.
Although the various setting screens are also used to execute functions and display information, for example, in addition to making settings, we call them “setting screens” in this manual.

Setting screen structure

Most of the setting screens are accessed by rst
pressing the MENU button to open the Menu Screen, but some screens can also be accessed directly using dedicated keys.
The following table provides an overview of the setting screens.

Operation basics

Use the MENU, STOP/HOME, ¥/π , µ and ≤ keys and the wheel to conduct most operations on the various setting screens.
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Setting Screen Overview Access method
INFORMATION
BROWSE
PLAYLIST Edit the playlist (erase and move tracks in it) PLAY MODE Set playback mode; set single or repeat mode
REC SETTING
TUNER Access tuner and oscillator functions
SETUP
DATE/TIME Set the date and time of the built-in clock
INPUT SETTING
EFFECT Make effect settings Press and hold the FX key PLAYBACK
CONTROL
RHYTHM Set and operate the Rhythm Machine
View le information, system setting informa­tion, and system information
View music les and sub-folders inside folders, play and erase les, add les to the playlist,
create and select folders
Make settings related to recording (le type, sampling frequency, maximum le size)
Make various system settings Initialize and format the SD card
Select input source, make input monitoring, built-in microphone and MIC IN settings
Set playback control function settings
Press the MENU key to open the Menu Screen and select the desired setting screen
Press the SETTING key
Press and hold the PB
CONTROL key
Press the PB CONTROL key when the Rhythm Screen is open
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TIP
The keys have the following functions.
MENU key
Press this key to open the Menu Screen (except when the Menu Screen is already open or the Record screen is open).
When the Menu Screen is open, press this key to return to the Home Screen. This key is inoperative when the Record screen is open.
Wheel
Use the wheel to change the value of the selected item.
¥/π key
Press this key to make an item selection and to answer “YES” to a confirmation message. (This functions like the “ENTER” key on a computer).
µ key
When a setting screen is open, moves the cursor (part highlighted in inverse) to the left within the screen. Use this after setting the value of an item to return to item selection, for example.
key
When a setting screen is open, moves the cursor (part highlighted in inverse) to the right within the screen. In many cases, the ¥/ π key can also be used this way.
STOP/HOME key:
When a setting screen is open, press to return to the Home Screen. Press this key to answer “NO” to a conf irmation message.
You can also use menus during playback.
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Operation example

In this example, we will use the
SPEED
item in the Setup Screen to change the
forward/reverse search speed.
1 When the Home Screen is displayed, press
the MENU key to open the Menu Screen.
2 Turn the wheel to select
in inverse), and press the ¥/π key to open the Setup Screen.
3 Turn the wheel to select the
SPEED
item, and press the ¥/π key to show
the current setting value (the factory setting is “X8”) highlighted in inverse.
CUE/REV
SETUP
CUE/REV
(highlighted
4 Turn the wheel to select the desired setting.
The setting is changed immediately, so there is no need to press the ¥/ π key again to confirm it.
5 Press STOP/HOME to return to the Home
Screen.
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4–Screen Overview
When the • ¶ icon appears in the lower right part of the screen, as shown in the preceding image, there is additional information for the current screen below what is shown on the display.
When the • § icon appears, there is additional information for the current screen above what is shown on the display.
You can also use the • ≤ key instead of the ¥/π key in these steps.
When the • § icon appears to the right of a setting value, you can change that value by turning the wheel to the right. When the icon appears to the right of a setting value, you can change that value by turning the wheel to the left.
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5–Practicing Music with this Unit

This unit has numerous useful functions for prac­ticing guitar, bass and other instruments, as well as singing. These functions are summarized here. For details about each function read the appropriate sections in this Owner’s Manual as necessary.

Select the input

Use the input appropriate for the part that you are practicing. To practice electric guitar or electric bass, select input. To practice singing or a wind instrument, for example, select the mic input. To practice playing a synthesizer or electric piano select (See “Selecting the input source” on page 42.)
GUIT AR IN
MIC IN
LINE IN
for the dedicated guitar
for the built-in mic or
for the line input.

Use input monitoring

You can set the unit to always output the input signal from the /LINE OUT jack. By doing this, when practicing an instrument or singing, the guitar, bass or other instrument connected to the unit or the input from the mic can be monitored
constantly through headphones or speakers. As a result, the input signal can be mixed with the signal
of a playing audio le or the rhythm machine and
they can be monitored together.
Follow these procedures to turn input signal monitoring ON.
1 Press the SETTING key to open the Input
Setting Screen.
2 Use the wheel to select the
and press the ¥/ π key.
3 Use the wheel to select ON.
This status allows you to always monitor the
input signal.
4 Press STOP/HOME to return to the Home
Screen.
MONITOR
item
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Tune instruments

You can tune instruments by using the tuner func­tions of this unit. In addition to tuning by watching the tuning meter on the unit while inputting a sound, the unit can also output a tuning tone, allowing multiple musicians to tune at the same time. (See “15–Using the Tuner” on page 77.)

Use effects

Using this unit’s built-in effects, you can apply reverb and other effects to the input signal or the playback signal. To apply it to the input signal, set the
SOURCE
(See “14-Using the Effects” on page 74.)
item on the Effect Screen to
INPUT

Learn musical phrases

You can learn a fast phrase more easily by using the speed and VSA functions, which are two of this unit’s playback control functions.
Use the speed function to reduce the speed. If you also turn the VSA function ON, the pitch stays the
same as you reduce the speed. (See “Changing the speed” and “Changing speed without changing pitch” on page 67.)

Play along with the rhythm machine

This unit has a built-in rhythm machine with 88 rhythm pattern presets. You can set the tempo and count-in. (See “16–Using the Rhythm Machine” on page 80.)

Use a metronome

This unit’s rhythm machine has preset patterns
.
(
COUNT1–COUNT9
metronome. (See “Setting the rhythm machine” on page 83.)
) that can be used as a
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Record as you play with the rhythm machine

You can record the sound of performing along with the rhythm machine. You can also set the count-in time. (See “16–Using the Rhythm Machine” on page 80.)

Perform along with a track

With input monitoring ON, you can practice guitar, bass, singing and other music along with a musical track copied to this unit from a CD or other source (See “13–Copying Tracks from a Computer” on page 72).
The unit has various helpful functions for practicing effectively.

Repeat and loop playback

You can loop a selected section of a musical track, which is helpful if you want to practice repeatedly a part that is difficult to play.
You can also repeat playback of a single track. (See “12-Loop, Repeat and Single Playback” on page 70.)

Change track pitch

You can change the pitch of a musical track. For example, if you want to change the pitch to sing along, use the Screen to change it in semitone units. Moreover, if the pitch of the musical track and the tuning of your instrument are slightly different, for example, you can use the the Playback Control Screen to adjust the pitch of the recorded track. (See “Changing pitch without changing speed” on page 68.)
KEY
item on the Playback Control
FINE T UN E
item on
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Change track speed

If a musical track is too fast to keep up with, you can use the Screen to reduce the speed. If you also turn the
VSA
you change the speed. (See “Changing the speed” and “Changing speed without changing pitch” on page 67.)
SPEED
item on the Playback Control
function ON, the pitch does not change when

Reduce guitar or bass sounds

You can reduce the guitar or bass sound in a musical track. To do this, turn the
CANCEL
ON. This item has two sub-items. Adjusting these could make the reduction more effective. (See “Reducing guitar and bass sounds” on page 68.)
item on the Playback Control Screen
PAR T

Overdub

When you perform along with a playing audio file, you can record a mix of the sounds of your performance and the playing track. This creates a new file. By repeating this procedure, you can overdub multiple sounds. (See “Overdubbing” on page 50.)
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6–Making Connections

Headphones
Speakers with built-in amplifiers, stereo systems, etc.
Computer
USB

Connecting monitors

Connect headphones, speakers with built-in
ampliers, an amp and speaker system or other
monitoring system to the GT-R1 /LINE OUT jack.

Connecting with a computer

By connecting this unit with a computer, you can
copy WAV or MP3 music les from the computer
to this unit. From the computer you can also erase
les on this unit and manipulate folders.
To connect to a computer, open the left side panel cover and use the included USB cable to connect the USB ports of the GT-R1 and the computer.
When connected, “ on the GT-R1 screen.
USB connected
” appears
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The recorder appears on the computer screen as an
NOTE
external drive named “GT-R1.”

Disconnecting from a computer

To end the USB connection, rst follow the
procedures for your computer to disconnect the GT-R1 and then remove the USB cable. The GT-R1 automatically restarts.
See the computer manual for how to close the connection on the computer.
6–Making Connections
When shipped from the factor y the “GT-R1” drive contains the “MUSIC” and “UTILITY” folders, as well as the “MANUAL” folder, which contains a PDF copy of this Owner’s Manual.
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Guitar
Bass guitar
NOTE

Connecting a guitar or bass

An electric guitar or electric bass can be connected directly to the GUITAR IN jack (standard mono phone jack) on the front panel.
You can apply built-in effects to the sound of the connected instrument, and perform or record along with the built-in rhythm machine.

Connecting mics and other audio devices

This unit has a built-in stereo microphone that you can use to practice or record your singing, for example, but you can also use an external mic. In addition you can connect external sound sources, including mixers and other audio equipment. (See “7–Recording” on page 40 for more about making settings related to connections and input level setting.)

Connecting an external mic

You can connect a one-point stereo electret con­denser microphone, for example, to the MIC IN jack (stereo mini-jack) on the rear panel. Use the Input Setting Screen to adjust the level control, the
low cut lter and other settings. (See “Selecting the
input source” on page 42.)
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Mixer or other
audio equipment
NOTE

Connecting mixers and other audio equipment

You can connect the line output of an audio device or mixer to the LINE IN jack (stereo mini-jack) on the rear panel.
The GT-R1 does not have any controls to adjust the input level of the LINE IN jack. Use the output volume control on the connected device.
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7–Recording

In addition to using the built-in microphone, you can record using an external microphone or record the output signal from a mixer or other audio source. You can select among MP3 (44.1/48 kHz, 32–320 kbps) and WAV (44.1/48 kHz, 16/24-bit) audio recording formats. Moreover, with this unit, you can mix and record a sound input through the built-in mic or one of the input jacks with an audio
le that is played back using the overdubbing
function.

Selecting the file type and sampling frequency

Select the audio le type that you want to record
before you start recording.
1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu
Screen.
2 Select the
Recording Settings Screen.
REC SETTING
item to open the
3 Use the
from the following options: WAV at 16-bit (factory setting) or 24-bit, or MP3 at 32 kbps, 64 kbps, 96 kbps, 128 kbps, 192 kbps, 256 kbps, or 320 kbps.
4 Use the
frequency of 44.1 kHz (factory setting) or 48 kHz.
For overdubbing, set the file type to WAV. • You cannot use overdubbing when the setting is MP3. (See “Overdubbing” on page 50.)
FORMAT
SAMPLE
item to select the file type
item to select a sampling
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WAV files do not use data compression and • are truer to the character of the sound, but they use more memory. Since MP3 files use data compression, they do not use nearly as much memory. For example, ordinary audio CD tracks are 16-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV files. A
3.5–minute CD track uses about 35 MB of space when copied to a hard drive. The same track converted to a 128 kbps MP3 file uses only about 3.2 MB.
If you are making a recording that you intend • to use in the production of a CD, it is a good idea to record WAV files. If you have enough space, 24-bit recording gives you extra headroom, allowing you to capture a greater dynamic range. When recording rehearsals, lectures and songwriting ideas, for example, and higher quality audio is not as important as smaller file size, MP3 may be a better choice. There are many books (and resources on the Internet) about digital recording if you want to learn more about these formats.
7–Recording

Setting the maximum file size

On the Recording Settings Screen, where you
select the audio le type as described above, you can also set the maximum size of the audio le.
Recording automatically stops if the maximum
le size is reached while recording audio.
1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu
Screen.
2 Select the
Recording Settings Screen.
3 With the
file size from the following options: 64M, 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G and 2G (factory setting).
REC SETTING
SIZE
item, select the maximum
item to open the
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NOTE
Under the file size value, the maximum
recording time for the selected size, format and sample rate appears.
For the same file size, the possible recording time differs depending on the file type selected. Furthermore, if the recording time is 24 hours or more, this will be displayed as 23:59:59.

Selecting the input source

Follow these procedures to select the input source.
1 Press the SETTING key to open the Input
Setting Screen.
2 Use the
following input sources.
INPUT
item to select one of the
INT/MIC
Sets the input source as the built-in microphone when no microphone cable is connected to the MIC
IN jack (stereo mini-jack). When a microphone
cable is connected to the MIC IN jack, the input microphone signal becomes the input source.
If you select input functions. (See “Setting the INT/MIC IN input functions” below.)
GUITAR
Sets the input source as the guitar or bass signal input through the GUITAR IN jack (standard mono phone jack) on the front panel. Left and right channels are combined into the same signal.
LINE
Sets the source as the line level signal (–10 dBV) input to the rear panel LINE IN jack (stereo mini-jack).
INT/MIC
, you should also set the
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CAUTION
Use headphones to monitor when you are
NOTE
TIP
recording with a microphone. If you use speakers to monitor, the sound output from the speakers may also be recorded, causing a poor recording and even feedback.
The input source is the recording source when recording.
Use the GT-R1’s built-in effects as necessary • on the input source.
The EFFECT SOURCE, EFFECT ON/OFF and • MONITOR ON/OFF settings are saved separately for each input source. (See “14–Using the Effects” on page 74.)
7–Recording

Setting the INT/MIC IN input functions

After selecting press the µ key to highlight the wheel right to open the Setting Screen.
This screen has the following settings. Except for
POWER
phone. Among these, the the MIC IN input. The other items affect both the built-in mic and the MIC IN input.
INT/MIC
as the
INPUT
INPUT
, then turn
INT/MIC
item,
Input
, all items also affect the built-in micro-
POWER
item only affects
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CAUTION
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7–Recording
GAIN
Set the input sensitivity as The factory default setting is
HIGH
if the input level is too low.
HIGH, MID
MID
. Change it to
, or
TYPE
Select
STEREO
or
MONO
according to the type
of connected microphone. The factory setting is
STEREO
. If you select
MONO
, the left and right
channels are combined into the same signal.
POWER
When connecting a microphone that requires plug-in power set this to ON. The factory default is
OFF
.
Set this to OFF when using the built-in mic or connecting a dynamic microphone or micro­phone with a built-in battery. If set to ON, the plug-in power might damage such microphones.
LOW
LOW CUT
.
The factory default setting of the low cut lter is
OFF
, but you can also select
120Hz
as the cut-off frequency for a low cut lter.
Try using one of the low cut filter settings when recording outdoors or another place where the unwanted sound of wind is being recorded.
40HZ, 80Hz
LEVEL CTRL
Use this to set the level control function.
Set it to
AUTO
to have the GT-R1 automatically adjust the input gain according to the input level. Loud sounds and quiet sounds are both adjusted to the same level.
Set it to
LMT
to have the GT-R1 automatically limit the input gain so that input level of loud sounds are reduced to prevent distortion.
The factory default setting is
OFF
or
.
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NOTE
When recording live performances and in other
TIP
situations where unexpected loud sounds might occur, set this function to LMT to prevent input clipping and allow recording without distortion.
LR SWAP
Use this to switch the stereo positions of the built-in mics (left and right channels).
The default setting is
If you set it to
L- R
.
R-L
, the stereo positions of the
built-in mics (left and right channels) are switched.
If you stand the unit up and angle the built-in mics toward the front of the unit, the stereo position of the recording might be reversed from that of the source. In such cases, set LR SWAP to R-L to record with correct stereo positioning.
7–Recording

Display of input functions on the Record Screen

Icons appear on the Record Screen to show the status of the
LEVEL CTRL
ST
When appears as light letters on a dark background.
POWER
When light letters on a dark background.
TYPE, POWER, LOW CUT
settings.
TYPE
is set to
POWER
STEREO
is ON, the icon appears as
and
, the icon
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Microphone angle
90°
LCF
When
LOW CUT
120Hz
, the icon appears as light letters
on a dark background.
LMT
When
LEVEL CTRL
the icon appears as light letters on a dark background.
LR SWAP
When
LR SWAP
appears. When set to as light letters on a dark background.
is set to
is set to
40Hz, 80Hz
is set to
L- R
R-L
, the icon appears
AUTO
, the icon
or
or
LMT

Adjusting the built-in microphone angle

You can adjust the angle of the built-in microphone to best suit the placement of the unit and the location of the sound source during recording.
,
You can adjust the angle in a 90° range as shown in the illustration.
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Adjusting the input level

NOTE
You can adjust the level of the microphone and guitar/bass inputs. (The signal input level of the
LINE IN jack is xed.)
The following procedures explain how to use the Record Screen to set the levels.
1 Press the REC/PAUSE key to begin recording
standby. The key flashes red and the Record Screen appears.
2 Use the INPUT volume control on the right
side of the unit to adjust the microphone input level.
7–Recording
The PEAK indicator monitors the maximum • input level. If the PEAK indicator lights, use the INPUT volume control to lower the level.
The recording level is shown by the L/R meter. • If a mark remains at the right end of the bar, use the INPUT volume control to lower the input level, or lower the level of the effect that you are using with the LVL control on the Effect Screen.
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7–Recording
If the sound distorts when an active (built-• in battery) guitar or bass is connected and GUITAR is selected as the input source, turn the volume down on the guitar or bass.
When you have selected INT/MIC as the input • source and are using the built-in microphone or MIC IN jack, if you find the level to be too low even when the INPUT volume is at maximum, use the INT/MIC Input Setting Screen to set the GAIN item to MID or HIGH. (See “Set ting the INT/MIC IN input functions” on page 43.)
When LINE is selected as the input source, • adjust the input level by changing the output level of the sound source.
Press STOP/HOME to end recording standby. •
When using a mic, in addition to adjusting • the INPUT volume, try changing the distance and angle between the microphone and the sound source. The angle and distance of the microphone can also change the character of the recorded sound.
An easy way to set the input level is to • raise it until the PEAK indicator lights while inputting as loud a noise as you expect to record. When the PEAK indicator lights, lower the input level until it no longer lights.
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7–Recording

About recording modes

In addition to ordinary recording of the input signal, with this unit, you can mix and record the
input sound with an audio le that is playing back
in overdubbing.
Overdubbing OFF
Ordinary recording of the input signal occurs and
a new le is automatically created.
Overdubbing ON
When overdubbing is ON, you can play an audio le saved on the SD card and mix in and record a new sound. For example, you can sing along to a karaoke track or play an instrument over a backing track.
Even when overdubbing a new le is created automatically. The audio le that is played back
is not overwritten.
By recording repeatedly in OVERDUB mode, you can use the unit as a simple multitrack recorder to overdub multiple parts.

Ordinary recording

Before starting the following operation procedures, input selection and level adjustment should be completed, and the Home Screen should be open.
1 Press REC/PAUSE to begin recording
standby.
The screen shows the recording file name,
the input source, the recording audio file type and sampling frequency. Please confirm that these are as desired before starting recording.
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7–Recording
NOTE
If you have set the Input Setting Screen’s MONITOR item to ON so that you can always monitor the input, a pop-up appears that allows you to turn overdubbing ON or OFF. For ordinary recording, select OFF and continue to step 2.
2 To start ordinary recording, press the
REC/PAUSE key again.
When recording starts, the REC/PAUSE
key lights continuously, and the display shows the elapsed recording time and the remaining recording time.
3 Press the STOP/HOME key to end recording
and create the audio file.
• Topauserecording,presstheREC/PAUSE
key. Press the REC/PAUSE key again to restart recording in the same track. If you press the STOP/HOME key after pausing a recorded audio file up to the moment that you paused recording is created.

Overdubbing

You can perform along while playing a saved audio
le and record the combined sound mixed together as a new le. See “8–Playback” for information about how to select the playback le, adjust the
monitoring volume and make other settings.

Preparation for overdubbing

Follow these procedures to prepare to overdub.
Set the file type to WAV
Only WAV les can be created by overdubbing.
1 Press MENU to open the Menu Screen.
2 Use the wheel to select
(highlighted in inverse) and press ¥/π .
REC SETTING
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NOTE
TIP
3 Use the wheel to select
FORMAT
the ¥/π key.
4 Use the wheel to select
WAV 24-bit
.
WAV 16-bit
5 Press STOP/HOME to return to the Home
Screen.
The playback track can be an MP3 or WAV file.
Turn MONITOR ON in the Input Setting Screen
1 Press the SETTING key to open the Input
Setting Screen.
2 Use the wheel to select the
and press the ¥/ π key.
3 Use the wheel to select ON.
This status allows you to always monitor
the input signal. In other words, you can monitor a mix of the track being played back and the input signal.
and press
MONITOR
or
item
4 Press STOP/HOME to return to the Home
Screen.
By making the above settings, in addition to overdubbing, you can use a recorded (or copied) audio track for instrument practice or karaoke.

Overdub recording

Before beginning these procedures, in addition to
setting the le type to
ON, set the input and adjust the level if necessary.
1 When the Home Screen is displayed, use
the µ and keys to select the track for playback.
2 Press the ¥/π key to start playback, and
check the volume balance between the playback and the input sounds.
3 Use the MIX BALANCE keys as necessary to
adjust the balance by increasing or decreas­ing the playback signal volume.
WAV
and turning
MONITOR
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During adjustment using the keys, the
playback volume appears the lower part of the display.
4 Press REC/PAUSE to begin recording
standby.
The screen overdubbing ON/OFF pop-up
appears.
The recording file name, input source,
recording audio file type and sampling
frequency also appear so that you can confirm them before you start recording.
5 Use the wheel to select ON from the
overdubbing ON/OFF pop-up.
6 Press the REC/PAUSE key to start
overdubbing.
When recording starts, the REC/PAUSE key
lights and the display shows the elapsed and remaining recording times.
The lower part of the screen shows the
name of the playing file that is being mixed in the overdub.
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7 To stop recording, press the STOP/HOME
CAUTION
NOTE
key.
You cannot pause when overdubbing (the REC/PAUSE key is inoperative).
Set the file type to WAV for overdubbing • (see “Selecting the file type and sampling frequency” on page 40). If you try to overdub when the file type is set to MP3 “Format is MP3” appears and operation is prevented.
To play a track that is not in the currently • selected playback area, you can select the track directly on the Browse Screen (see “10–Browse Screen” on page 60), or you can change the selected playback area on the Play Mode Screen before conducting the above operation (see “Setting the playback area” on page 57.).
7–Recording
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NOTE
NOTE
NOTE

8–Playback

When the Home Screen is displayed, use the
¥/π , µ and keys to operate the GT-R1
as you would with an ordinary CD player or other audio device. You can also use the wheel to change the playback position.
When the Home Screen is not displayed, these keys and the wheel have different functions.
The following procedures assume that there are audio les that the unit can play on an SD card for­matted for use with this unit inserted in the GT-R1.
SD cards formatted by the TASCAM DR-1 can also be used with the GT-R1.

Starting and stopping playback

Play a track
When playback is stopped, press the ¥/π key to start playback.
Stop playback
During playback, press the STOP/HOME or
¥/π key to stop (or pause) it at the current
position.

Selecting tracks

Use the µ and keys to select tracks both during playing and when playback is stopped.
During playback or when a track is stopped in the middle, press the µ key to return to the beginning of the current track.
When stopped at the beginning of a track, press the
µ key to skip to the beginning of the previous
track, or press the key to skip to the beginning of the next track.
Only files in the playback area that is • currently set can be selected for playback. (See “Set ting the playback area” on page 57.)
The track name, file number and other file • information for the currently playing track appear on the display.
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NOTE
8–Playback
The • ·icon appears on the display when playback is stopped at the beginning of a track, and the π icon appears when playback is stopped in the middle of a track (paused).

Search forward and backward

Press and hold the µ key to search backwards or the key to search forwards.
Use the CUE/REV SPEED item on the Setup Screen to change the search speed. (See “Making system settings” on page 90.)

Using the wheel to change the playback position

You can use the wheel to adjust the playback position within a track. When you turn the wheel, the position in the playback position display bar
changes, so you can visually conrm that the
playback position has been moved.
No sound is output while you turn the wheel.
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Adjusting the volume

Use the OUTPUT VOLUME keys to adjust the volume of the monitoring signal output from the
/LINE OUT jack. The volume level appears on
the display while being adjusted.
If you used the MIX BALANCE keys to lower playback volume during overdubbing, when you play that recorded audio track, the monitoring level will be relatively quiet compared to when monitoring during recording. In this case, use the MIX BALANCE + key to maximize the playback level.
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9–Playback Area and Playlist

TIP
On the Home Screen, you can use the µ and
keys to select the playback track. The les
that you can select are determined by the playback area setting.
Limiting the playback area makes track selection easier when you have numerous recorded and copied tracks on the SD card.
On the Play Mode Screen, you can select all les,
the current folder or the playlist as the playback area. You can also use the Browse Screen to set a folder as the playback area.
On the Browse Screen, regardless of the playback area setting, you can select any file on the card that you want.

Setting the playback area

Use the following procedures to select the playback area on the Play Mode Screen.
1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu
Screen and select
¥/π key to open the Play Mode Screen.
2 Select the
3 Set the playback area to one of the following
options.
PLAY MODE
AREA
item and press ¥/ π.
. Press the
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NOTE
Selecting a folder for the
The current playback area setting appears in the lower left of the Home Screen.
ALL
Set the playback area as all les in the Music
Folder on the SD card.
FOLDER
Set the playback area as all the les in the currently
selected folder.
PLAYLIST
Set the playback area as the tracks in the playlist. (See “Playlist” on page 60.)
If there is no playlist dened, a “ pop-up appears.
No PLAYLIST
playback area
Regardless of the current playback area, if you select a folder on the Browse Screen, the playback area changes to the selected folder.
1. Press the MENU key to open the Menu
Screen, and select the the ¥/π key to open the Browse Screen.
2 Select the desired folder.
For an explanation of how to use the Browse
Screen, see Screen navigation on page 63.
BROWSE
item. Press
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3 Press the ¥/π key to open the following
pop-up window.
4 Select the
The display returns to the Home Screen, and
the first file in the folder is selected. This folder becomes the playback area regardless of the previous playback area setting.
SELECT
item and press ¥/ π.

Selecting a file to set the playback area

When the playback area is set to
select a le on the Browse Screen, the folder that contains the selected le becomes the playback
area.
1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu
Screen and select the BROWSE item. Press the ¥/π key to open the Browse Screen.
2 Select the file you want.
For an explanation of how to use the Browse
Screen, see Screen navigation on page 63.
FOLDER
, if you
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3 Press the ¥/π key to open the following
pop-up window.
4 Select the PLAY item and press ¥/ π .
The display returns to the Home Screen,
and the selected track starts playing. In addition, the folder that contains this track becomes the playback area regardless of the playback area folder set previously.

Playlist

You can make a list of tracks for playback (playlist). On the Play Mode Screen if you select
PLAYLIST
playback to just the tracks in your playlist.

Adding tracks to the playlist

1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu
Screen. Select the the ¥/π key to open the Browse Screen.
for the
AREA
item, you can set
BROWSE
item and press
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NOTE
2 Select a track that you want to add to the
playlist and press the ¥/ π key.
A pop-up window appears.
3 Select
The track is added to the playlist and the
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary to add
For an explanation of how to use the Browse Screen and how to select tracks, see “Browse Screen” and “Screen navigation” on page 63.
AD D LIST
popup window closes.
more tracks to the playlist. The tracks are numbered in the order that they are added.
and press the ¥/ π key.

Editing the playlist

You can view and edit the playlist you have made on the Playlist Screen. You can also use this screen to play tracks and to edit the playlist.
1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu
Screen. Select
¥/π key to open the Playlist Screen.
2 Select the file that you want to edit and press
the ¥/π key to open a pop-up window.
PLAYLIST
and press the
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Use the wheel to select the item you want
and press the ¥/ π key. Their functions are shown following.
3 Press the ¥/π key to complete the move and
return to the ordinary Playlist Screen.
PLAY
Play the le and return to the Home Screen.
ALL CLR
A conrmation message appears to conrm that you want to remove all the les from the playlist. Press the ¥/π key to remove all the les or the
STOP/HOME key to cancel this operation.
For this operation, it does not matter which track you select in step 2. All the les are removed from the playlist, but they are not erased from the SD card.
DELETE
Remove the selected track from the playlist.
The le is removed from the playlist, but it is not
erased from the SD card.
MOVE
Select this to change the order of tracks in the playlist.
In addition to the le name, the track number also
appears highlighted in inverse.
In step 2, use the wheel to move the track to a different position in the playlist.
In the above example, the 4th track has been moved to the 3rd track position.
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On the Browse Screen, you can view the contents
TIP
of the Music Folder, which contains the audio les
on the SD card that you can use with the GT-R1. On this screen, you can also play and erase selected
audio les, create folders, add tracks to the playlist
and so on. (See “Playlist” on page 60.)
To open the Browse Screen, press the MENU key to open the Menu Screen. Select
BROWSE
press the ¥/π key.
The contents of the folder that contains the le
that was selected on the Home Screen before the Browse Screen was opened appears on the display.
and

10–Browse Screen

If you connect the GT-R1 with a computer by USB, or mount the SD card on a computer using a card reader or other input, you can change the folder structure within the Music Folder and erase files from the computer as you would the contents of a hard drive. Furthermore, you can change file names from the computer.

Screen navigation

On the Browse Screen, folders and music les
appear in a hierarchical structure much like they would appear on a computer. On the GT-R1, folders can only be used to two levels.
Use the wheel to select files and folders.
When a folder is selected, press the
show the contents of that folder.
When a file or folder is selected, press the
key to exit the currently open folder and go to a
higher level in the folder structure.
key to
µ
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Icons on the BROWSE screen

The meanings of icons that appear on the Browse Screen are as follows.
Root Music Folder
The Music Folder is the highest (root) level folder in the hierarchy shown on the Browse Screen.
Audio file
This icon appears before the names of music les.
Plus folder
This icon shows folders that contain subfolders.
Plain folder
This icon shows folders that do not contain subfolders.
Open folder
The contents of the folder marked with this icon currently appear on this screen.

File operations

Select the desired audio le on the Browse Screen
and press the ¥/π key to open the pop-up window that is shown below.
Use the wheel to select the item you want from the following list and press ¥/π to execute it.
PLAY
Plays the le. The display returns to the Home
Screen. If the playback area is set to playback area becomes the folder that contains the
playing le.
ADD LIST
Adds the selected le to the playlist. (See
“Playlist” on page 60.)
FOLDER
, the
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DELETE
A message appears to conrm that you want to delete the le. Press the ¥/π key to erase the le and the STOP/HOME key to cancel the
deletion operation.
CANCEL
No operation is conducted and the selected le is left as is.

Folder operations

Select the desired folder on the Browse Screen and press the ¥/π key to open the pop-up window that is shown below.
Use the wheel to select the item you want from the following list and press ¥/π to execute it.
SELECT
Returns to the Home Screen and selects the rst le in the folder. This folder becomes the new
playback area regardless of the previous playback
area setting. When recording, les are created in
this folder.
CREATE
A pop-up appears to conrm that you want to
create a new folder. Press the ¥/π key to create a new folder, or press the STOP/HOME key to cancel the operation.
However, if you try to create a new folder inside a second level subfolder the message, “
too deep
CANCEL
No operation is conducted and the selected folder is left as is.
” appears and the folder is not made.
Layer
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11–Special Playback Control Functions

Not only can you use the GT-R1 to change the tempo of track playback, you can even do this without changing the pitch. You can also change the playback pitch of a track without changing the tempo.
Furthermore, you can also reduce (cancel) the sound of a guitar or bass in a track. You can use these playback control functions effectively to practice and learn parts.

Setting the playback control functions

Use the Playback Control Screen to set the play­back control functions. When the Home Screen is displayed, press and hold the PB CONTROL key to open the Playback Control Screen.
After you nish making settings on this screen,
press the STOP/HOME key (or press and hold the
PB CONTROL key) to return to the Home Screen.
In the upper part of the Home Screen, the icons for the playback control functions that are currently active appear highlighted in inverse.
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NOTE

Changing the speed

Use the
SPEED
item to set the speed of playback. However, setting the speed does not automatically make the speed control function active. After setting it, briey press the PB CONTROL key to turn the speed control ON, making it active. When ON, the icon appears as light letters on a dark background in the upper part of the Home Screen. You can turn the speed control ON and OFF by briey pressing the PB CONTROL key, so you can easily switch between the set speed and the normal speed.
Since the speed adjustment range is –50% to +16% (in 1% increments), the slowest speed setting is half the original speed.
Most Playback Control functions in the GT-R1 are enabled when you change them from the Playback Control menu. The exception is the PB CONTROL function: you must press the PB CONTROL button to turn it on.

Changing speed without changing pitch

Turn the Variable Speed Audition (VSA) function ON to change the tempo of the playing track without changing the pitch. Use the turn the VSA function ON and OFF (the factory setting is ON).
VSA
item to
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Changing pitch without changing speed

Use the
KEY
item to change the pitch in semitones
without changing the tempo.
Use the
KEY
item to adjust the pitch up or down
by 1–6 semitones (Ã6–â6) (the factory setting is 0).
If you change the key to any value besides 0, the key change function turns ON and the icon appears on the Home Screen as light letters on a dark background.
Use the
FINE
item to adjust the pitch up or down
in cents (100 cents = 1 semitone).
Even if you use the FINE item to adjust the key, as long as the KEY item setting is 0, the icon will not appear as light letters on a dark back­ground on the Home Screen.

Reducing guitar and bass sounds

You can use the part cancel function to reduce the sound levels of guitar and bass on commercially available CDs and other recorded sound sources.
Use the
PART CANCEL
Use the wheel to select the and open the Part Cancel Screen, which has three items.
CANCEL
Set the CANCEL item to ON to turn the part cancel function ON (the factory setting is OFF). The icon appears as light letters on a dark background on the Home Screen.
item to set this function.
PART CANCEL
item
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Depending on the music, the part cancel function may not reduce the recorded guitar or bass sound
sufciently. If this is the case, changing the
and
RANGE
settings might make the reduction more effective. Listen to the music as you adjust the settings to achieve the best effect.
RANGE
Select
GUIT AR, BASS
or
ALL
for the frequency range of sound reduction. The initial default setting is
GUIT AR
.
PART
Adjust this setting to match the stereo position of the sound that you want to reduce between
10
and
RIGH T 10
CENTER
.
. The initial default setting is
PART
LEFT
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12–Loop, Repeat and Single Playback

NOTE
In ordinary playback mode, once playback starts, it will stop when the end of the last track in the current playback area is reached (or you press the
STOP/HOME key). By following the instructions
in this chapter, however, you can also make the GT-R1 loop a section of a track that you choose, repeat the entire sequence of tracks in the current playback area, play a single track repeatedly or play a single track once and stop.

Loop playback

With this function, you can continuously repeat (loop) the playback of a selection that you make.
1 Press the IN/OUT key during playback to
set the point when you want to start loop playback. The current position is set as the IN point.
2 Press the IN/OUT key at the point when
you want loop playback to stop. The current position is set as the OUT point, and loop playback begins between the IN and OUT points.
The current positions of the IN and OUT points are shown by the and icons that appear below the playback position display bar in the lower part of the Home Screen. During loop playback the indicator also appears.
To stop loop playback, press either the LOOP key or the IN/OUT key.
If you press the LOOP key, the loop interval settings are saved, and if you press the LOOP key again loop playback of the set interval begins again.
If you press the IN/OUT key, the loop interval settings (IN and OUT point settings) are canceled.
Accurate assignment of IN and OUT points is not always possible for variable bit rate (VBR) MP3 files.
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NOTE

Repeat and single track playback modes

You can set the GT-R1 to repeatedly play the current track or all tracks in the playback area, as well as play just a single track once.
1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu
Screen. Select the ¥/π key.
2 Select the
mode to one of the following options.
PLAY MODE
REPEAT
item to set the playback
and press
• OFF:
All tracks in the playback area are played in sequence one time. (This setting is the ordinary playback mode.)
• SINGLE:
The selected track is played once without repeating. The icon appears on the Home Screen.
• 1 REPEAT:
The current track is played repeatedly. The icon appears on the Home Screen.
• ALL REPEAT:
All tracks in the selected playback area are played back repeatedly.
The icon appears on the Home Screen.
If you start loop playback, the REPEAT item automatically switches to OFF if it is in a different mode.
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13–Copying Tracks from a Computer

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You can copy audio les from a computer to
this unit by USB, so that you can use them as
backing tracks for practice and to learn difcult
passages, for example. You can also use them for overdubbing, as described later in this manual.
This unit can handle MP3 (32–320 kbps, 44.1/48 kHz) and WAV (44.1/48 kHz, 16/24-bit) audio
le types.

Preparing audio files on a computer

Use the abilities of your computer OS or a software application to copy tracks from a CD or other source to your computer.
When copying les to you computer, choose le
types that the GT-R1 can handle (the types of
MP3s and WAV les listed above).
You can also prepare your own tracks using digital audio software, or use tracks you previously recorded with the GT-R1 or another device.

Copying audio files from a computer

1 Connect the GT-R1 to a computer (See
“Connecting with a computer” on page 36).
2 Click the GT-R1 drive on your computer
to see its contents, including the UTILITY, MUSIC and MANUAL folders.
3 Drag-and-drop audio files from you
computer to the Music Folder to copy them to the SD Card in the GT-R1.
4 After you finish copying f iles and ending
the connection with the GT-R1 on the computer, disconnect the USB cable (or remove the SD card if it is connected directly to the computer).
See the computer manual for how to close
the connection on the computer.
The GT-R1 automatically restarts after it
has been disconnected.
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NOTE
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Instead of using USB to connect the GT-R1 and a computer, you can also conduct the same operations by removing the SD card from the GT-R1 and connecting it directly to a computer that has a built-in SD card slot or by using a card reader.
You can use more than one SD card with the • GT-R1. Make certain that you format addi­tional cards by inserting them in the GT-R1 and following the instructions about format­ting (see "Formatting the SD card" on page
91) before you copy files from your computer.
Since all storage media, including SD cards, • can fail, it is a good idea to make back-up copies of your recordings on your computer hard drive, CD-Rs or other media.

Managing the Music Folder from a computer

You can manage the contents of the Music Folder on an SD Card in the GT-R1 from a computer.
You can create up two levels of sub-folders inside the Music Folder. Since you can set the GT-R1
to only play the contents of a specic folder, you
can organize tracks into genres, artists or other categories as you like. (See “Folder operations” on page 65.)
• If you name the sub-folders and music tracks,
these names will appear on the screen of this unit.
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14–Using the Effects

The GT-R1 has built-in effects that can be applied to the input signal during recording and practice. They can also be applied to the playback signal during playback as well as the rhythm machine when it is ON.

Turning the effect ON and OFF

Briey press the FX key to turn the effects ON and OFF. When ON, the effect last set on the Effect Screen becomes active, and the effect icon appears as light letters on a dark background at the bottom right of the Home Screen and shows the selected effect bank (A–E), as shown in the fol­lowing illustration.

Setting the effect

Press and hold the FX key to open the Effect Screen.
As the illustration above shows, the Effect Screen has three items—
PRESET
(
GUIT AR
selected input. The box-like icons show the effect modules used by the current preset. The right icon is the level adjustment knob. Except for the input display icon, all of these icons have settings, so when the above screen is open, you can turn the wheel to select the effect modules and icon. (The selected item appears darker.)
—above a series of icons. The left icon
in the illustration) shows the currently
SOURCE, BANK
LVL
and
LVL
knob
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Moreover, the types and number of effect modules differ according to the selected preset. For infor­mation about the types of effect modules in each preset, see “19–Effects Preset List” on page 95.
Although it appears different from other setting screens, operation is the same.
1 Use the wheel to select the desired item
and press the ¥/ π key to access that item’s settings.
2 Use the wheel to set the desired value.
3 Press the µ key when you are done making
the setting to return to item selection status.
SOURCE
Select whether the effect is applied to the input signal (
INPUT
) or the playback signal (
PLAY
).
BANK
Effects are categorized in banks A to E. use the following the selected bank. The types of presets in each bank are as shown below.
BANK A–C: guitar presets
BANK D: bass presets
BANK E: reverb presets
PRESET
Select the preset from the current bank. See “19–Effects Preset List” on page 95 for details about the preset effects.
PRESET
item to select presets inside
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Effect modules

After selecting an effect module icon, press the
¥/π key to open a pop-up window with multiple
parameter setting items like the one shown below. The parameter types differ according to the module type.
When a pop-up window is open, use the wheel and the ¥/π key to select and set items in the pop-up. After making a setting, press the STOP/HOME key to close the pop-up.
Please see “20–Effect Module Parameters List” on page 98 for the parameters of each type of module.
LEVEL knob
Use this to change the output level of the preset effect selected in the
LEVEL
knob icon and press the ¥/π key to select
the numerical value in the upper part of the icon. The level can be set to values between 0 and 100. The changes in the value.
PRESET
LVL
knob icon turns in response to
item. Select the

Closing the Effect Screen

Press the STOP/HOME key (or press and hold the
FX key) to return to the Home Screen.
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15–Using the Tuner

The GT-R1 has a built-in tuner. By inputting the sound of an instrument, you can use the tuning meter on the display to tune that instrument accurately. In addition, you can output a tone for tuning from the /LINE OUT jack to, for example, tune multiple instruments simultaneously.

Preparation

1 Press the MENU key to open the Menu
Screen. Select the
2 Use the
AUTO
GUIT AR
Bass
OSC.
MODE
Chromatic tuner mode
Bass tuner mode
Oscillator mode
TUNER
and press ¥/ π .
item to select the tuner mode.
Guitar tuner mode
3 Use the
CA LIB
item to set the frequency of A above middle C (A4) between 435 Hz and 445 Hz.
The set value appears in the lower right
part of the screen. This setting affects all tuner modes.
Use of these tuner modes is explained below.

AUTO (chromatic tuner mode)

This is the default mode. Use the tuning meter on the GT-R1’s screen to tune your instrument.
The tuning meter and input signal pitch appear on the screen. (“
1 Set the input source that you are using. (See
Selecting the input source on page 42.)
2 Play the instrument you are tuning. The
name of the closest pitch appears in the upper part of the meter.
3 Tune the instrument until the desired pitch
---
” appears when there is no input).
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is shown and the center of the meter is highlighted. A bar appears to the left if the tuning is too low and a bar appears to the right if it is too high. The longer the bar is the more out of tune the instrument is.

GUITAR (guitar tuner mode)

Change the setting for each string to be tuned.
1 Use the
2 The string is in tune when the center of the
The tuning procedure is the same as in the
NOTE
item to select the string that
you want to tune (1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E).
meter is lit.
AUTO mode.

BASS (bass tuner mode)

Change the setting for each string to be tuned.
1 Use the
you want to tune (1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B).
2 The string is in tune when the center of the
meter is lit.
The tuning procedure is the same as in the
AUTO mode.
NOTE
item to select the string that

OSC. (oscillator mode)

The built-in oscillator can output a sine wave of a pitch in the three octaves between C3 and B5 through the /LINE OUT jacks. In addition to the
CA LIB
item described above, the oscillator mode
has the following three setting items.
NOTE
Set the pitch of the tuning tone (C3–B5).
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OUT
Set whether or not the tuning tone is output (ON or OFF). When ON, an image of a vibrating pitchfork appears on the screen as shown.
If you switch from chromatic mode to oscillator mode, the switch from oscillator mode to chromatic mode, the
LEVEL
Set the level of the tuning tone between 0 and 10.
OUT
item turns ON automatically. If you
OUT
item turns OFF automatically.
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16–Using the Rhythm Machine

This unit has a built-in rhythm machine with 88 preset patterns, including metronome patterns.
You can practice guitar, bass or another instrument along with the rhythm machine and even record the sound of the rhythm machine mixed with the sound of your instrument.

Rhythm mode

You must turn the rhythm mode ON to use the rhythm machine. When the Home Screen is open, press the PB Control and FX keys at the same time to open the Rhythm Screen and put the unit in rhythm mode.
This screen shows a variety of information related to the rhythm machine, and allows you to start and stop it, set the tempo and select the pattern.
Moreover, when the Rhythm Screen is open, you can record a mix of the rhythm machine and the input signal.
When in rhythm mode, press the PB Control and
FX keys at the same time to end rhythm mode and
return to the Home Screen.
When using rhythm mode, music files on the • SD card cannot be played.
During rhy thm mode, if you use the BROWSE • screen or PLAYLIST screen to select an audio file and then select “PLAY” from the pop-up window, rhythm mode ends and the Home Screen opens. (See “9–Playback Area and Playlist” on page 57.)
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NOTE

Rhythm Screen features

The power and input monitor settings, as well as the effects ON/OFF status appear the same as on the Home Screen. Moreover, in record standby or during recording the top of the screen shows the status of the INT/MIC IN setting in the same way as the Record Screen. At other times, the status of the input monitor setting is shown in the same way as the Home Screen. In addition to these, the Rhythm Screen shows the following items.
1 Playing/stopped status
When the rhythm machine is playing ¥ appears and when stopped appears.
In rhythm mode, “when stopped” means when the rhythm machine is stopped, and “when playing” means when the rhy thm machine is playing (without recording an audio file).
2 Current beat
Shows the current beat in the measure.
3 Temp o
Shows the current tempo in beats per minute (BPM).
4 Pattern name
Shows the name of the currently selected rhythm pattern.
5 Beat position bar
Shows the beat position in the measure as a bar.
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NOTE
6 RHYTHM indicator
Shows that this is the Rhythm Screen.
7 Pattern number/total number of patterns
Shows the number of the current rhythm pattern and the total number of rhythm patterns (88).
Rhythm Screen when recording
When in rhythm mode, recording means recording
an audio le while the rhythm machine is playing.
The sounds of both the rhythm machine and the input signal are mixed together and recorded.
During recording, the screen appears almost the same as the Record Screen in the ordinary mode, but the following points are different.
1 Record indicator
During recording, – appears.
2 Count-in
Shows the count-in before the start of recording. Disappears when the count-in finishes.
3 RHYTHM indicator
Shows that this is the Rhythm Screen.
4 Pattern name
Shows the name of the currently selected rhythm pattern.
During record standby, the same items are shown as in the record standby screen of ordinary mode.
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NOTE
NOTE
Rhythm Screen operations
When the Rhythm Screen is open, the following operations are possible.
Press the ¥/π key to start and stop the rhythm
machine.
Once stopped, a rhythm pattern plays from the beginning when restarted.
Use the wheel to set the tempo.
The setting range is 20–250 (BPM).
Use the µ/ keys to select the preset rhythm
pattern.
See "21– Rhythm Pattern List on page 102.
The tempo and rhythm pattern can also be • set on the RHYTHM setting screen described hereafter.
The rhythm patterns cannot be edited. •

Setting the rhythm machine

Tempo, rhythm pattern, count-in, and count recording can be set on the Rhythm Setting Screen.
To open the Rhythm Setting Screen, press the PB
Control key when the Rhythm Screen is open.
This screen has 4 setting items. Among these, the tempo and rhythm pattern can also be set on the Rhythm Screen. (See “Rhythm Screen operations” above.)
Operation of the Rhythm Setting Screen is the same as for other setting screens. In short:
1 Use the wheel to select the desired item, and
press the ¥/ π key to select the value.
2 Use the wheel to change the value to the
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desired value.
3 After changing the value, press the µ key
to return to the selection of items.
Setting the tempo (TEMPO)
The rhythm machine tempo can be set between 20–250 beats per minute (BPM).
Selecting the rhythm pattern (PATTERN)
The rhythm machine pattern can be selected from 88 presets.
For details about the rhythm patterns, see the “21–Rhythm Pattern List” on page 102.
The rhythm patterns cannot be edited. •
By selecting a pattern between COUNT1 and • COUNT9, the rhythm machine can be used as a metronome.
Setting the count-in (COUNT IN)
The count-in before a pattern starts can be set in a range between –9 and +9.
The numerical value (0–9) shows the number of beats in the count-in.
The “+” and “–” indicate whether recording in rhythm mode starts before or after the count-in. The “–” indicates that the recording starts after the count-in and the “+” indicates that recording starts at the same time as the count-in. (See “Record playing with a rhythm” on page 87.)
Setting count recording (COUNT REC)
This sets whether or not the count-in is recorded when the rhythm machine sound is recorded.
When set to ON the count-in is recorded, and when
OFF
it is not recorded. (See “Record playing with
a rhythm” on page 87.)
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Playing along with the rhythm machine

When the Rhythm Screen is open, you can practice along with the rhythm machine, as well as record a mix of the rhythm machine and the input signal.

Preparation

Before playing along with the rhythm machine, you might need to prepare the input, set the rhythm machine or change the monitor mode, for example.
1) Prepare the input
Select the input and set related functions as necessary. For details, see “Selecting the input source” in “7–Recording” on page 42, “Setting the INT/MIC IN input functions” on page 43 and “Adjusting the built-in microphone angle” on page 46.
You can switch to rhythm mode before preparing the input.
2) Switch to rhythm mode
When the Home Screen is open, press the PB
Control and FX keys at the same time to put the
unit in rhythm mode and open the Rhythm Screen.
3) Set the rhythm machine
Set the rhythm pattern and tempo of the rhythm machine and the count-in settings as necessary. See “Setting the rhythm machine” on page 83 for details about making these settings.
4) Change the monitor mode
In order to monitor the sounds of both the rhythm machine and the input source (guitar, bass, other instrument or singing) and practice along with the rhythm, you must turn the Setting Screen ON in advance.
If this item is signal (except when in record standby or when recording). (For details, see "Use input monitoring" on page 32.)
OFF
MONITOR
, you cannot monitor the input
item on the
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TIP
5) Adjust the input level
Use the INPUT volume control on the right side panel to adjust the input level.
If the PEAK indicator to the side of the display lights, lower the input level.
If a mark remains at the right end of the L/R meter, use the INPUT volume control to lower the input level, or lower the level of the effect with the knob on the Effect Screen if you are using an effect.
LVL
If you hear distortion when you plug in an • active guitar or bass (one that contains an internal battery), turn the volume down on the instrument.
If the level is still too low even when the • INPUT volume is at the maximum when the input source is set to INT/MIC and you are using the built-in mic or the MIC IN input, change the GAIN item to a higher setting on the INT/MIC IN functions setting screen. (See “Set ting INT/MIC IN input functions” on page 43.)
When the input source is set to LINE, use the • output volume control on the connected device to adjust the level.
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Practicing with a rhythm

The following procedures assume that you have made the preparations in the “Preparation” section above and have opened the Rhythm Screen.
1 Press the ¥/π key to start the rhythm
machine.
2 Play along with the rhythm machine.
3 Use the MIX BALANCE keys as necessary to
raise and lower the rhythm machine volume and adjust the balance between the rhythm machine and the input signal.
During adjustment with the MIX BALANCE
keys, the volume of the rhythm machine is shown as a bar at the bottom of the display.
4 When you are finished, press the ¥/ π key to
stop the rhythm machine.

Record playing with a rhythm

You can record performing along with the rhythm machine. The mixed signal of the rhythm machine and the performance (input signal) are recorded.
The following procedures assume that you have made the preparations in the “Preparation” section above and have opened the Rhythm Screen.
1 Press the REC/PAUSE key.
The Record Screen appears as above and the
REC/PAUSE key flashes.
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2 Press the REC/PAUSE key again.
The rhythm machine starts and recording
begins. When recording begins, the REC/
PAUS E key stops flashing and stays lit.
The screen appears as below.
3. Play along with the rhythm machine.
4. When you are finished playing, press the
STOP/HOME key to stop the rhythm machine
and create a recording file.
5. Press the PB Control and FX keys at the same time to leave rhythm mode and open the Home Screen.
6. Press the ¥/π key to play the recorded file.
When recording in rhy thm mode, set the file • type to WAV for overdubbing (see “Selecting the file type and sampling frequency” on page 40). If you try to overdub when the file type is set to MP3 “Format is MP3” appears and operation is prevented.
When recording in rhy thm mode, the • sampling frequency is fixed at 44.1 KHz. (If the sampling frequency is set to 48 KHz, it will be automatically changed to 44.1 KHz setting when recording.)
When recording in rhy thm mode (or during • record standby) the ¥/π key does not function.
To playback the recorded file, you must leave • rhythm mode.
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Recording the count-in
Depending on the count-in and count recording settings, the timing of the start of recording and whether or not this count-in is recorded varies. (See “Setting the rhythm machine” page 83.)
When
COUNT IN
is set to –, recording starts after the count-in regardless of the setting.
When
COUNT REC
is ON and set to +, recording starts at beginning of the count­in, and the count-in is also recorded.
When
COUNT REC
is
OFF
and set to +, recording starts at beginning of the count­in, but the count-in is not recorded.
COUNT REC
COUNT IN
COUNT IN

Apply effects to the rhythm machine

You can apply reverb and other built-in effects to the rhythm machine by setting the Effect Screen to on page 74 for details about setting effects.
is
is
When effects are applied to the rhythm • machine, the effects are heard not only during monitoring, they are also applied when recording the rhythm machine.
Effects cannot be applied to both the rhythm • machine and the input signal and recorded.
PLAY
. See “14–Using the Effects"
SOURCE
on the
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17–System Settings and Formatting

From the Setup Screen, you can change various settings to optimize the device for your use environment and other requirements. You can also initialize and format the SD card.
To open the Setup Screen, press the MENU key. Select
SETUP
from the Menu Screen and press
the ¥/π key.
The following settings can be made for the items on the Setup Screen.

Making System Settings

Setting the search speed
Use the
CUE/REV SPEED
of forward and backward searching when pressing and holding the and µ keys during audio le playback.
Options: x2, x4, x8 (factory setting),
Turning the unit power OFF automatically
Use the
AUTO OFF
item to set the time before the unit power automatically turns OFF after the last activity or use when powered by the internal battery.
Options:
OFF
(factory setting—the unit does not
automatically turn OFF),
30 min
Backlight Auto OFF setting
Use
BACKLIGHT
to set the time until the backlight automatically turns OFF after the last operation when powered by the internal battery.
item to set the speed
x10
3min, 5min, 10min
,
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CAUTION
Options: (factory setting),
OFF
(backlight always on),
10sec, 15sec, 30sec
Adjust the display contrast
Use
CONTRAST
to adjust the display contrast.
Options: 1–20 (factory setting: 8)
Adjust the backlight brightness
Use
DIMMER
Options:
to adjust the backlight brightness.
HIGH
(factory setting),
backlight)

Restoring the factory settings

Use the
INITIALIZ E
settings of this unit to their factory settings.
1 Select
INITIALIZ E
to highlight “
2 Press the ¥/π key again to open a
confirmation pop-up window.
3 Press the ¥/π key to initialize the unit.
Press STOP/HOME to cancel initialization.
item to restore the various
and press the ¥/ π key
Exec
.”
5sec
LOW, OFF
(no

Formatting the SD card

Using
QUICK FORMAT
erases all music les on the card and automatically
creates new “MUSIC” and “UTILITY” folders as
well as the “dr-1.sys” le that is necessary to use
the SD card with the GT-R1.
When the unit is shipped new from the factory, its SD card also has a “MANUAL” folder that contains a PDF copy of this Owner’s Manual file. These are erased and not restored when the card is formatted.
or
FULL FORMAT
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CAUTION

Using QUICK FORMAT

Use the
QUICK FORMAT
item to quickly format
the SD card.
1 Select the
the ¥/π key to highlight “
QUICK FORMAT
Exec
item and press
.”
2 Press ¥/ π to open a pop-up confirmation
window.
3 Press the ¥/π key to execute the quick
formatting, or press the STOP/HOME key to cancel formatting.

Using FULL FORMAT

Use the
FULL FORMAT
format the SD card.
Full formatting checks the memory for errors while formatting, so it takes more time than quick formatting and you might have to wait a while.
item to completely
1 Select the
the ¥/π key to highlight “
FULL FORMAT
item and press
Exec
.”
2 Press ¥/ π to open a pop-up confirmation
window.
3 Press the ¥/π key to execute the full
formatting, or press the STOP/HOME key to cancel formatting.
When using FULL FORMAT, use the AC • adapter (sold separately) or confirm that the battery is sufficiently charged. If the power fails during formatting, the formatting may not occur correctly.
Depending on the size of the SD card, FULL • FORMAT could take an hour or more. Please be patient and do not disconnect the power during formatting.
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18–Viewing File Information

Use the Information Screen to view various types of information about your GT-R1.
To open the Information Screen, rst press the
MENU key to open the Menu Screen. Select
INFORMATION
” and press the ¥/π key.
Use the wheel to switch between the following three information pages.
File information page (
FILE
)
Shows information about the currently playing le.
Memory information page (
MEMORY
)
Shows the use status of the currently inserted SD card
System information page (
SYSTEM
)
Shows the unit’s system setting information and
rmware version

File information page

The
FILE
page shows information about the
currently selected le.
WAV or MP3
Shows the audio le type.
For WAV les, bit length, stereo/mono, and
sampling frequency (Hz) also appear.
For MP3 les, the bit rate (kbps), CBR (constant
bit rate) or VBR (variable bit rate) type, and sampling frequency (Hz) also appear.
TITLE
Shows the le name. If an MP3 le has ID3 tag
title information that information appears.
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ALBUM
If an MP3 le has ID3 tag album information that
information appears. Nothing appears for WAV
les and MP3 les without ID3 tag information.
ARTIST
If an MP3 le has ID3 tag artist information that
information appears. Nothing appears for WAV
les and MP3 les without ID3 tag information.

Memory information page

The
MEMORY
currently inserted SD card.
TOTAL MUSIC
Shows the number of playable les contained by
the Music Folder.
TOTAL FOLDER
Shows the total number of folders in the Music Folder.
page shows the status of the
TOTAL MEMORY
Shows the total SD card memory capacity.
REMAIN MEMORY
Shows the amount of unused memory on the SD card.

System information page

The
SYSTEM
GT-R1’s system settings and rmware version.
CUE/REV SPD
Shows the speed of forward and backward searching.
AUTO OFF
Shows the automatic power OFF setting.
BACKLIGHT
Shows the automatic backlight OFF setting.
System Ver.
Shows the system rmware version.
page shows information about the
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19–Effects Preset List

No Name Module 1 Module 2 Module 3
Guitar Presets
TexasBoy
1
N.Y.Rock
2
U.K .Rock
3
J.Beck70
4
MetalBoy
5
MetalBoy2
6
N.Y.Blu es
7
N.Y.Blu es 2
8
Delta
9
L.A .Blue s
10
BoxMan
11
Fun kMa n
12
Fun kMa n2
13
WithBass
14
TexasFunk
15
80s
16
MorningJazz
17
EveningJazz
18
AutumnWind
19
Let it Guitar
20
G.AMP COMPRESSOR G.AMP COMPRESSOR REVERB G.AMP CHORUS REVERB G.AMP FLANGER DELAY G.AMP ENHANCER REVERB G.AMP ENHANCER REVERB G.AMP COMPRESSOR REVERB G.AMP CHORUS REVERB G.AMP ENHANCER REVERB G.AMP ENHANCER REVERB G.AMP FLANGER DELAY G.AMP AUTO WAH DELAY G.AMP AUTO WAH DELAY G.AMP PITCH SHIFTER REVERB G.AMP FLANGER REVERB G.AMP PHASE SHIFTER REVERB G.AMP CHORUS REVERB G.AMP FLANGER G.AMP FLANGER REVERB G.AMP PHASE SHIFTER REVERB
REVERB
REVERB
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No Name Module 1 Module 2 Module 3
L e slie .G
21
Standard.G
22
F-Comp
23
WarmClean
24
WarmPhase
25
Space
26
Chorus.G
27
Flanger.G
28
Pan ning.G
29
Tr e m olo .G
30
AutoWah.G
31
A C.G
32
AC.G2
33
Bass Presets
Standard.B
34
Rock Bass
35
H/R Bass
36
Metal Bass
37
Slap Bas s
38
Co ol Sla p
39
G.AMP FLANGER DELAY G.AMP COMPRESSOR REVERB COMPRESSOR CHORUS REVERB COMPRESSOR CHORUS REVERB COMPRESSOR PHASE SHIFTER REVERB COMPRESSOR CHORUS REVERB G.AMP CHORUS REVERB G.AMP FLANGER DELAY G.AMP TREMOLO REVERB G.AMP TREMOLO DELAY G.AMP AUTO WAH DELAY COMPRESSOR CHORUS REVERB COMPRESSOR CHORUS DELAY
B.AMP COMPRESSOR DELAY B.AMP COMPRESSOR DELAY B.AMP COMPRESSOR CHORUS B.AMP COMPRESSOR CHORUS B.AMP COMPRESSOR ENHANCER B.AMP COMPRESSOR CHORUS
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No Name Module 1 Module 2 Module 3
Funk B ass
40
Walking
41
Power Bass
42
Fat Bass
43
Chorus.B
44
Flanger.B
45
Phase.B
46
AutoWah.B
47
Reverb Presets
Reverb Hall
48
Reverb Room
49
Reverb Live
50
Drum Presets
Drum1
51
Drum2
52
Drum3
53
Drum4
54
Drum5
55
B.AMP COMPRESSOR AUTO WAH B.AMP COMPRESSOR ­B.AMP COMPRESSOR FLANGER B.AMP COMPRESSOR PHASE SHIFTER COMPRESSOR CHORUS REVERB COMPRESSOR FLANGER REVERB COMPRESSOR PHASE SHIFTER REVERB COMPRESSOR AUTO WAH DELAY
- - ST REVERB
- - ST REVERB
- - ST REVERB
G.AMP - -
- FLANGER -
- ENHANCER ­B.AMP COMPRESSOR CHORUS B.AMP COMPRESSOR PHASE SHIFTER
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20–Effect Module Parameters List

Guitar and bass effects
Module Effect Parameter Range
G.AMP (AMP)
B.AMP (AMP)
COMPRESSOR (CMP)
CHORUS (CHO)
Simulates a variety of guitar amp sounds by combining the tone qualities of 3 types of preamps and 9 types of cabi­nets. (See page 101.)
Combines the tone qualities of 3 types of preamps and 8 types of equalizer settings. (See page
101.)
Increases sustain by moder­ating the highs and lows of the input sound.
Thickens the sound by adding a slightly detuned copy to the source sound.
GAIN Adjusts gain level 0–10 AMP Selects preamp tone quality 1–3 CAB Selects cabinet type 1–9 LVL Adjusts output level 0–20
GAIN Adjusts gain level 0–10 AMP Selects preamp tone quality 1–3 EQ Selects equalizer type 1–8 LVL Adjusts output level 0–20 COMP Adjusts effect depth 0–30 ATK Adjusts how fast effect starts
Higher values start slower LVL Adjusts compressor volume 0–20 SW Turns effect ON (1) or OFF (0) 0, 1 SPD Adjusts speed of chorus effect 0–20 DPTH Adjusts chorus effect depth 0–20 LVL Adjusts volume of effect sound 0–20 SW Turns effect ON (1) or OFF (0) 0, 1
0–20
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Module Effect Parameter Range
FLANGER (FLA)
PHASE SHIFTER (PHA)
TREMOLO (TRM)
ENHANCER (ENH)
Creates a rippling effect by adding a delayed copy to the source sound
Creates a phasing effect that makes the sound source seem to revolve like a rotary speaker by adding a phase-shifted copy to the source sound.
Adds a cyclical change to the volume.
Makes the outlines of a sound clear and gives a bright char­acter by adding doubled ele­ments to the source sound.
SPD Adjusts speed of ripple effect 0–20 DPTH Adjusts depth of ripple effect 0–20 RES Adds resonant peak to effect
Higher value adds more resonance SW Turns effect ON (1) or OFF (0) 0, 1 SPD Adjusts rotation speed 0–20 RES Adds resonant peak to effect
Higher value adds more resonance SW Turns effect ON (1) or OFF (0) 0, 1
SPD Adjusts cycle speed 0–20 DPTH Adjusts depth of volume change 0–20 WAVE Adjusts shape of cycle wave 0–20 MODE 1: Tremolo, 2: Autopan 1, 2 SW Turns effect ON (1) or OFF (0) 0, 1 FREQ Adjusts minimum frequency effected 0–20 LVL Adjusts volume of effect sound 0–20 SW Turns effect ON (1) or OFF (0) 0, 1
0–20
0–20
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Module Effect Parameter Range
AUTO WAH (WAH)
PITCH SHIFTER (PIT)
DELAY (DLY)
REVERB (REV)
This wah effect responds auto­matically to picking strength.
This effect changes the pitch. PIT Adjusts pitch in semitones (±1 octave) ±12
Thickens sound or creates an echo-like effect by adding a delayed copy to the source sound.
Creates a reverberation effect and gives sound a sense of depth.
SENS Adjusts sensitivity to picking strength. 0–20 MODE Selects tone quality: low pass lter (1),
band-pass lter (2), high-pass lter (3)
MIX Adjusts volume of source sound
Higher values increase source volume
SW Turns effect ON (1) or OFF (0) 0, 1
FINE Adjusts pitch in cents (±50 cents) ±50 LVL Adjusts volume of effect sound 0–20 SW Turns effect ON (1) or OFF (0) 0, 1 TIME Adjusts delay time of effect sound 0–50 F/B Adjusts volume of repeating sound
Higher values increase the repetitions LVL Adjusts volume of effect sound 0–20 SW Turns effect ON (1) or OFF (0) 0, 1 TIME Adjusts sustain time of reverberation
sound LVL Adjusts volume of effect sound 0–20 SW Turns effect ON (1) or OFF (0) 0, 1
1, 2, 3
0–10
0–20
0–20
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