Setting The Reference Pitch Of The Tuner; Copying Difficult Songs (Phrase Trainer); Slowing Down The Speed (Time Stretch Function) - Boss BR-1180 Owner's Manual

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your instrument is tuned
above the displayed note ( )
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your instrument is
tuned the displayed note
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your instrument is tuned
below the displayed note ( )
4. Repeat steps 1–3 to tune each of the strings.
* If you are tuning a guitar that has a vibrato arm, tuning one
string may cause other strings to drift. In this case, you should
first tune the strings approximately so that the correct note
name is displayed, and then re-tune each string.

Setting the reference pitch of the tuner

The reference pitch refers to the frequency of the A4 key (i.e.,
the "A" key at the center of a piano keyboard) from the
instrument that serves as the reference pitch during
performances (e.g., piano). On the BR-1180/1180CD, you can
set the reference pitch of the tuner to any value between 435
and 445 Hz.
* This was set to 440 Hz when the unit was shipped from the
factory.
1. Press [TUNER ON/OFF], getting the indicator to light up.
The Tuner Menu screen appears.
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2. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to change the standard pitch.
Other Convenient Functions
3. To exit the tuner, either press [TUNER ON/OFF] once
again, or press [EXIT].
Copying difficult songs
(Phrase Trainer)
Your BR-1180/1180CD features a built-in "Phrase Trainer."
The Phrase Trainer records from the device connected to the
input jack (e.g., CD players or MD player) and then allows
you to play back a portion of that recording repeatedly to
allow you to practice that portion again and again.
You can also slow down the playback to aid in copying fast
phrases or remove the vocal and the guitar solo sound to
play along with only the backing instruments as a practice
aid.
Preparations for using the Phrase Trainer
1. Record the song that you wish to copy.
In order to use the phrase trainer, you must first record
the song on tracks 7/8.
For how to record with the BR-1180/1180CD, refer to
"Recording" (p. 36).
* You cannot perform recording while you are using the Phrase
Trainer (Time Stretch or Center Cancel). Also, the Phrase
Trainer can also be used with tracks 7 and 8.
* You cannot use loop effects while you are using the Phrase
Trainer (Time Stretch or Center Cancel).
2. Repeat the portion of the song that you want to copy.
This will help you practice and copy a difficult phrase or
guitar solo as you can select any portion of the song and
have it repeated.
For how to repeat a portion of the song, refer to
"Repeating Playback" (p. 129).
Slowing down the speed
(Time Stretch function)
The Time Stretch function allows you to slow down the
speed of playback to one-half of the normal speed without
changing the pitch.
1. Press [TIME STRETCH] to make the indicator light.
Slows down playback to one-half without changing the
pitch.
2. To cancel the Time Stretch function, press [TIME
STRETCH] once again, so the indicator goes out.
The playback returns to the original speed.
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