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TASCAM CD-BT2 Portable CD Bass Trainer  

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TASCAM

Portable, powerful learning tool for bass.

The TASCAM CD-BT2 Portable CD Bass Trainer gives you the ability to slow down the speed of a CD without changing the pitch—allowing artists, musicians, students, and music teachers to practice, learn and teach fast licks, rhythm parts and solos from their favorite bass players.

The CD-BT2 bass trainer features an all new improved ultra compact design, comprehensive LCD display with graphical user interface, album title/track title indication by CD-text, expanded effect banks for user preset, chromatic tuner, and TASCAM'S pioneering VSA (Variable Speed Audition, pitch control without affecting key) feature lets you learn up a continuous mix of their favorite songs anywhere you go.

Features include integrated pitch and key control, bass canceller with selectable canceling pan point and selectable frequency range, and seamless integration with CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW disc playback. You can now discover the licks your favorite artist really played.

Features

  • Portable CD bass trainer (More compact than previous CD-BT1MKII)
  • CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW disc playback
  • 10 second anti-shock memory
  • Comprehensive 128 x 64 dot matrix LCD display with graphical user interface
  • Album title/Track title indication by CD-Text
  • Elapsed Time/Remain Time display with bar meter
  • +16 to -50% pitch control in 1% steps
  • VSA (Variable Speed Audition, pitch control without affecting key)
  • Key control: +/-6 semi-tone, in semi-tone steps with +/-50 cents fine tune
  • Single play and continuous play
  • Single Loop, All Loop, and Seamless IN-OUT Loop
  • Flash Back function (Instant review up to 5 seconds prior playback)
  • Bass Canceler with selectable canceling pan point and selectable frequency range
  • 10 effect banks for user preset
  • Chromatic tuner with calibration (435 to 445Hz)
  • 3 octaves tone oscillator
  • Metronome (BPM: 40 to 220, Beat: 2 to 6)
  • 1/4" Bass input
  • Bass/Mic input volume
  • Bass/Mic input level meter indicator on LCD display
  • CD level meter indicator
  • Foot switch connector
  • 5 selectable functions by foot switch (Flash Back, Rewind, FF, Bank, Effect on/off)
  • 1/8" stereo line output
  • 1/8" stereo headphone output
  • Headphone volume
  • MONO monitor for CD (L+R, L, R)
  • Sprit monitor (Left ch: CD, Right ch: Input or vice versa)
  • Battery operation
  • Optional power supply PS-P520

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CD-BT2 Portable CD Bass Trainer Specifications:

  • Disc Type: 8cm and 12cm CD
  • Line Output Connector: 1/8" Stereo mini connector
  • Nominal Stereo Output Level: -10dBV
  • Output Impedance: 600ohm (2V RMS)
  • Maximum Output Level (LINE OUT): +6dBV
  • Headphone Output Connector: 1/8" Stereo mini connector
  • Maximum Output Level (PHONES): 15mW (at 32ohm loaded)
  • Guitar/Mic Input Connector: 1/4" Phone Connector
  • Nominal Guitar Input: -15dBV
  • Nominal Mic Input: -40dBV
  • Maximum Guitar Input: +6dBV
  • Maximum Mic Input: -19dBV
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (-3/+1dB)
  • (A weight filter + 20KHz LPF)
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: Better than 85 dB
  • Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.03% (200Hz HPF + 20KHzLPF)
  • Channel Separation: Better than 80dB (A weight filter + 20KHz LPF)
  • Power Requirements: DC 5V (Optional AC adapter PS-P520); AA batteries x 4
  • Power Consumption: 4W (with PS-P520)
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 194 x 38.7 x 138(mm)
  • Weight (excluding batteries): 550g
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Excellent

| Review By: Brian Shaw | 4 weeks, 1 day ago

0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

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Just finished my first set of songs using the CD-BT2, was sent a set list, downloaded the songs to my itunes playlist, burned the playlist to a cd, was able to take the keys up and down to meet the key the band was going to play them  in tonight, was able to slow a tune way down to catch a tricky chorus I had benn meaning to learn for years. Went though 15 songs in one hour. Ive been playing bass 40 years, this is great. Thanks!

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Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
40 years
Style of music you play:
All styles
Where you live:
Monterey County CA

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Swiss Army Knife for Bassists

| Review By: Kevin Heiderman | 9 months, 2 days ago

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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The CD-BT2 Bass Trainer from Tascam is like a Swiss Army Knife for bassists. Not only CD playback but a tuner, metronome, effects unit, bass canceler and more. One reviewer wrote the lack of an input jack was a concern but there is a work around. Take the output of the unit, either line out or headphone (I prefer headphone as this gives me an extra volume control) and run it into a stand alone mixer or amplifier. Plug your bass into the mixer or an extra input on the amp and put your MP3 player, with the proper jacks, into the CD-BT2's bass input. The only effect you won't be able to use are the CD play back speed and pitch controls. But there is another Tascam product that does work with MP3's, this unit is for CD's.

Nothing is perfect. Its not metal, its light. Portable with a buffer. Get the power supply unless you own stock in a battery manufacturer. There are issues with some units about mounting a CD, but Musicians Friend, other reputable dealers and especially Tascam honor their warranties. There are artifacts when using the variable speed pitch control. The more you slow down the CD, the worse they become. This is a sad fact with current technology. Other variable speed pitch control units and software suffer the same.

If you can't hear the bass with this unit something is wrong! Even set flat or using the line out, the bass is there. Use the bass enhance functions and the bass will dominate. If you want more, add a subwoofer to a playback set up and rock the neighbors. Or be kind and purchase a good set of headphones.

This is a great tool for learning songs and licks. Read the instruction manual, its one of the better ones you'll encounter. Try all the options, bells and whistles and enjoy. I doubt you'll get more bass friendly for the money.

Quality:

Tascam rocks.

Value:

Great bang for the buck!

Overall:

A lot of useful features in one small package.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Forty years playing bass.
Style of music you play:
Most US styles.
Where you live:
Tucson AZ USA

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GREAT for Learning Bass

| Review By: Jess-VSurK | 1 year, 6 months ago

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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For those learning to play bass this is an outstanding help!  You can slow down the song, learn the bass line, slowly play it at faster tempos until you have mastered it at full tempo.  I can see why accomplished/professional musicians may find this less useful, but for a beginner or intermediate player it is VERY useful.  I highly recommend it for those players. Jess
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Hobbist
Style of music you play:
Rock, Reggae, Punk, Jazz
Where you live:
Ontario, Canada

Did you find this review helpful? yes no835360

Beginners Should Consider This

| Review By: J Jack Flash | 1 year, 7 months ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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If you are just starting as a bass player, you know that you don't just buy a bass. You also buy straps, cords, guitar stands, lesson books with cds, metronomes, tuners, amps, etc. This unit has three features in one unit that might save you some start-up $$$. First, it has the cd player for use with your lesson books. Second, it has a built in tuner. Third and very important, it has a metronome function. These three functions alone make the unit worth the price. You can practice with headphones any time you want and keep good time (which is what bass playing is all about). Learn at your own pace with a metronome without bothering neighbors? Priceless. Treat yourself to a music stand for your lesson books. Get a barstool to take a load off. Get some headphones with 1/8" jack. DO get the AC adapter! Practice, practice, practice and enter a world of music and enjoyment! If you want to play with MP3s there are other options out there. I have an Acoustic B20 bass amp combo that allows MP3 input with headphone operation. A nice little amp that also works as a handy table for the Tascam.
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Beginner bass player
Style of music you play:
rock, blues, country
Where you live:
Minneapolis

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1013859

Makes it easier!!

| Review By: B Reeves | 1 year, 7 months ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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I purchased the CD-BT2 used and was impressed until it stopped reading CD's. Musician's Friend gave me no hassle about returning it and sent me a brand new one at no additional cost! The new one was here in less than a week and I'm loving it! Effects are nice, no nonsense tuner and the bass boost really helps!! (Note: the better your headphones/speakers, the better the boost works!) The only downside is the adapter has to be bought seperately(MF doesn't sell it on the website) because the batteries last maybe 6 hours!! (reason for the low value rating)At the end of the day, it now resides in my gig bag!
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Active Musician
Style of music you play:
Gospel
Where you live:
Akron, OH

Did you find this review helpful? yes no901104

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