Tascam Bass Trainer

[marlond]

How good is it? Worth getting?

I'm trying to learn bass parts for a band off their CD. Will it be able to help me with that?

[LJ Michaels]

Ya, I got one of the older ones and love it, find it very useful.

[FuzzBoxVoodoo]

I have been using one of the newer MP3 models for several years and would recommend it,but its not for everyone.

[svtb15]

I got the MP3 version.. I bought to learn a bunch of songs fr an upcoming gig.. It so much easier than using my Ipod into some sort of mixer for my bass..
Its one cable and IEMS..
YOu can set up set lists, change speed of songs.... etc.... it has effects too but i dont use them...

[Sundogue]

I still have the older CD version and still use it all the time. It is my favorite practice tool.

I joined two different bands (a few years apart), learning between 45-60 songs for each band within one week because of how easy it is to learn songs with this unit.

Adjust pitch without affecting speed, adjust speed without affecting pitch. Looping more difficult sections to concentrate on only the parts you need more work on. Makes it easy to learn songs quickly.

I highly recommend it. In fact I use a Zoom B2 and a wireless on gigs, but I don't use the Zoom as a stompbox pedal. I have it and my wireless receiver built into a custom pedal board that is set on my amp (as I only change settings between songs). And the Tascam CD Bass Trainer is mounted along with it. It allows me to go over difficult songs we may have recently learned right before the gig (after we are set up) or between sets just to refresh my memory with new songs. I can use the whole pedal board to practice with (which allows me to use the trainer with "my" bass tone and effects) and run my bass wireless along with a CD through my rig, or my stereo or just use the headphones, which I typically do when learning new songs (with headphones being obvious choice between sets on gigs). Using it with my pedal board also means it's always plugged in (it eats batteries fast)

Awesome little tool.

[UncleFluffy]

Definitely worth it. Great tool.

[WillPlay4Food]

Totally worth the price. I use mine the most when I practice during lunch at work.

[johnk_10]

i like mine too. IMO, it's a great tool for learning songs/practicing. got mine brand new in the box & shipped for $139.00 (mp3 version)

[Edword]

My BT2 got knocked around a lot, and finally has given up the ghost. I'll get another one, if I can find another CD version new or in new condition.

[marlond]

Wow. There seems to be a huge love for this. Cool, I think I will try and pick one up.

I'm learning these songs and everyone has that one "*** is going on O_o" riff. It is when the bass is doing some very fast low run and the kick drums and guitars are being very busy.

[jdwinva]

I have the MP3 verion and the best thing about it is that it can change they key of the song on the fly. This is a huge advantage for learning tunes that were recorded down a half step. You can even fine tune it for songe that are in between keys like "Another One Bites The Dust" that is not in E or in Eb but somewhere in between.

[SH69]

no question the best practice tool i have. i recommend them to everyone i come across.

also great for just practicing along with CD's silently with headphones even if you arent using the training features.

[gm2_in_co]

Is the one built into a recorder significantly different? http://www.tascam.com/products/gt-r1.html I've been debating getting one but since its been on the market awhile, I just know as soon as I do, a newer, better model will be released. /sigh

[faivy]

I have the older CD version and I've learned a lot of songs in a short period of time with it.
Great tool.

[Schlyder]

I have a CD version that is pretty much brand new. (used once) I am planning on selling it, I just haven't put up a for-sale thread yet. It works great, but I never use it. Would there be interest for a hardly used one at a good price.
I didn't think there would be an interest, so I haven't been in a big rush to post a thread.

[C.Linton]

I have the CD model for both bass AND guitar. Great device. Useful for playing along with instructional CD's as well as jamming with your favotite music CD's, either for learning the songs or just for fun. As has been said the effects aren't the greatest, but they are sufficient for the purposes of the device, you're not gonna be using this for live playing.
One benefit I've found with using the headphones, if you live in an apartment setting, you don't feel self-conscious about your sucky playing when you're learning something. No concerns about neighbors hearing you and saying "Boy, he plays horribly." LOL.

[Bass4Gsus]

Originally Posted by gm2_in_co

Is the one built into a recorder significantly different? http://www.tascam.com/products/gt-r1.html I've been debating getting one but since its been on the market awhile, I just know as soon as I do, a newer, better model will be released. /sigh

I have the GTR1, it does all the pitch changes and tempo, plus you can record, record over what you are playing back, records line input, mp3 and wav file capable, and you can move wav and mp3 files to it. It does everything but coffee.

It can also cancel or enhance guitar or bass.

I record rehearsals and gigs, and use it for all the typical practice stuff.

[bassyeah]

I had the BT... MP3 version and loved it... then I got the Tascam DR1 and sold the BT... it does the same stuff... and you can record!

[cazksbass]

Huge props for the Tascam mp3 bass trainer. I bought mine from somebody here so I got a deal. But the thing is worth the full retail price, IMO. I practice with it every day - effects galore on it, but the only one I use is compression. It's actually a limiter, not so much a compressor but jeez...it's just the sheeeeeeet......'nuff said.

[Lady Kayri]

Have the CD version, use it a lot. One hint, get the power cord adapter for it, the durned thing eats batteries like a kid goes through his/her favorite ice cream...