Bass Trainers

[Phil Lee]

I need help from anyone who remembers and used the old tascam bass trainers. I cut my bass playing teeth using the old CD bass trainers then moved to the MP-BT1. The GTR-1 then followed and now the GB-10 is on the market. I have loved the bass trainers and their functions. However, times have changed. I need to know what the new and current technologies are that do what the old Tascam trainers did. What software or device incrementally slows (or speeds up) music, allows key changes and allows for the bass to be muted and/or eliminated?? I actually still use my BT1 but I need to move to current technology. NO ONE in my area (guitar center techs included) seem to be able to help me. Also, Bass Northwest, The Perfect Bass, Bass San Diego and the Atlanta Bass Gallery are out of business or not brick and mortar stores anymore. Bass Chicago and Bass Central were no help either. I am open to any and all suggestions from the TB community. Thanks in advance.

 

[silky smoove]

Any of those functions could easily be duplicated in a modern DAW on even a modest computer. That said, if you like the old tech and it still meets your needs I’m guessing you can still find the older Tascam units for sale online and likely for pretty cheap.

Also, Bass Northwest, The Perfect Bass, Bass San Diego and the Atlanta Bass Gallery are out of business or not brick and mortar stores anymore.

FYI: Bass Northwest is out of business but Chad, who was Evan’s business partner, has a new placed called The Bass Shop in West Seattle.

 

[Phil Lee]

Any of those functions could easily be duplicated in a modern DAW on even a modest computer. That said, if you like the old tech and it still meets your needs I’m guessing you can still find the older Tascam units for sale online and likely for pretty cheap.


FYI: Bass Northwest is out of business but Chad, who was Evan’s business partner, has a new placed called The Bass Shop in West Seattle.

 

[Phil Lee]

Hey, thanks for the info. I'm gonna check his shop out

 

[seamonkey]

As mentioned DAWs do all this now. Ableton live, and Studio One are the ones I use.

But if you're looking for some Musician Friendly tools check out deCoda
https://products.zplane.de/products/decoda/
And other tools like this will probably have many Black Friday deals coming up!

Or - Rubber Band is a low cost pitch and tempo changer for audio files.
https://www.rubberbandaudio.com/

 

[DirkP]

I use the Amazing Slow Downer on my iPad. Works great if you have Spotify.
It is 15,-.

If you're a musician who likes to learn new songs and techniques by listening to the same piece of music over and over but wish that the music could be played a little slower, then you'll enjoy Amazing Slow Downer.


You can repeat any section of the music at full speed, slow it down or even speed it up by changing the speed between 25% (1/4 of original speed) and 200% (double speed) without changing the pitch!


Change the tuning or musical key? No problem, Amazing Slow Downer handles that as well.


Setup seamless loops by touching the "Set" buttons during playback.


Amazing Slow Downer is the ideal tool for any musician, transcriber or dancer wanting to improve their skills.


Supports playback of streaming "Apple Music" audio!


Note: Some functions such as "Pitch change" and "Equalizer" are not available when playing "Apple Music" songs.

"Apple Music" requires iOS 10.3 or better.

!Slow down and transcribe with Roni Music software - slow down the speed of music without changing the pitch