All-in-one practice box for bassist?

tomilchik · #1 02-26-2009, 09:32 AM

Brethren,

I am looking for an all-in-one box that supports all my bass practice needs. I'd like it to have:
- metronome;
- tone generator (for practicing intonation on fretless);
- input for an iPod/CD player/etc.;
- earphones output;
- small size, batteries.

It could be a software thing, too (portability suffers, of course, but may have many more useful feaures).

Does such thing exist?

Thanks much in advance.

lug · #2 02-26-2009, 09:51 AM

various Korg Pandoras will do everything but the tone generator, not much bigger than a pack of cigarettes. You could bring that in via the aux port. They can do a slew of other stuff too.

LeftHandedFrog · #3 02-26-2009, 09:57 AM

+1
The pandora is great for practice and travelling

N8116B · #4 02-26-2009, 10:00 AM

i am not sure about the tone generator.

But the Tascam Bass Trainer can do a lot of that stuff. It itself is an MP3 player that you can adjust the mix to with you bass plugged in so no need for a external mp3 player. It also has a line output that then could be plugged into a stereo for louder noise making. I use mine with a headset though. But on a long trip I did run the output into the vehicle's stereo and jammed while the SO was driving, keeping us both entertained.

Largedon · #5 02-26-2009, 12:17 PM

Would something like this work?
http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...TOR?sku=580383

Its hard to find something with the tone generator, but I'm seeing more of these headphone practice amps with mp3 input.

tomilchik · #6 02-26-2009, 12:41 PM

Aha! This one, indeed, is very close. But I'm not sure if it produces any pitch; sounds like it only has a reference A4 pitch. And it's only available for pre-orders now...

Thanks anyway!

JohnDavisNYC · #7 02-26-2009, 01:02 PM

wow, that thing looks awesome!

John

tomilchik · #8 02-26-2009, 01:12 PM

To N8116B re: Tascam Bass Trainer

Thanks!

The MP-BT1 looks exactly like what I'm looking for, except for direct input from an mp3 source - but it has its own track storage anyway. Tone generator - it has "oscillator" mode, where it "emits any pitch in range C2-B4". Just wondering if flats and sharps are available...

Any good/bad/ugly feedback on this one? How is battery life? Can I use a regular battery instead of its own rechargeable one (sounds like I can just pull it out)? Is it worth getting an a/c adapter?

Stevem627 · #9 02-26-2009, 01:19 PM

I love my Tascam BT1. I can store a lot of MP3's and play with them..great for slowing down/enhancing bass lines to learn them and has lots of models / effects / etc. You can't get anything for the money that's a better investment than this imho.

N8116B · #10 02-26-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tomilchik

To N8116B re: Tascam Bass Trainer

Thanks!

The MP-BT1 looks exactly like what I'm looking for, except for direct input from an mp3 source - but it has its own track storage anyway. Tone generator - it has "oscillator" mode, where it "emits any pitch in range C2-B4". Just wondering if flats and sharps are available...

Any good/bad/ugly feedback on this one? How is battery life? Can I use a regular battery instead of its own rechargeable one (sounds like I can just pull it out)? Is it worth getting an a/c adapter?

I love mine and charge it through the USB port so I never bought the charger. I love it!

Largedon · #11 02-26-2009, 04:01 PM

Wow that Tascam Bass Trainer looks awesome. Been looking to pickup something like this in the coming year and I think this is the one I want.

hgrind · #12 03-01-2009, 11:33 AM

I've also looked at the Tascam MP-BT1 bass trainer, but have been wondering about getting the new Tascam GT-R1, which is supposed to be both the bass trainer, guitar trainer and a recorder in one pachage. I'm just wondering if the bass trainer and recorder is as good as those you get if you buy them seperately. Does anyone know?