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D01035410B » GT-R1 Portable Guitar/Bass Recorder This device has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record it and retain it for your records. Serial number: __________________ OWNER’S MANUAL...
Record as you play with the rhythm machine 3–Part Names and Functions Perform along with a track Repeat and loop playback Top panel Change track pitch Right side panel Left side panel Change track speed Reduce guitar or bass sounds Front panel TASCAM GT-R1...
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Ordinary recording Changing the speed Overdubbing Changing speed without changing pitch Preparation for overdubbing Changing pitch without changing speed Overdub recording Reducing guitar and bass sounds 8–Playback 12–Loop, Repeat and Single Playback Starting and stopping playback Loop playback TASCAM GT-R1...
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19–Effects Preset List Preparation AUTO (chromatic tuner mode) 20–Effect Module Parameters List GUITAR (guitar tuner mode) 21–Rhythm Pattern List BASS (bass tuner mode) 22–GT-R1 Messages OSC (oscillator mode) 23–Specifications 16–Using the Rhythm Machine Audio Input and Output Rhythm mode Audio performance...
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM Special playback functions include decreasing • GT-R1 Portable Recorder. Please read this Owner’s playback speed without changing pitch and Manual carefully in order to maximize your use of reducing the sound of a recorded guitar or bass all the unit’s features.
Recycling the rechargeable Notes about this manual battery Font use conventions Controls, keys and other parts on the GT-R1 This device uses a lithium ion battery. Please • are written like this: do not throw away the battery when it is no...
Please see the TASCAM web site (www.tascam. com) for information about cards that have been tested with the GT-R1. NOTE When new, this unit comes with a 1GB SD card inserted.
When formatting finishes, the Home Screen appears. CAUTION Formatting an SD card erases all files that are on it. Make certain that you have copied any files that you want to save from the card before formatting it. TASCAM GT-R1...
SD card when used with a computer Installing the battery Slide the battery case cover on the back of the unit to open it, and insert the GT-R1 battery that was included in the box. In either case, press to reformat the card.
ON, the unit automatically enters You might want to purchase extra batteries if you USB connection mode. (See “Connecting with a expect to use the GT-R1 for recording or other computer” on page 36). applications for long periods of time when you will not be able to recharge or use an AC adapter (also sold separately).
The charging indicator to the right of the display lights orange during charging. The indicator To turn the power OFF, press and hold the turns off when charging is complete. POWER key until “ PORTABLE GUITAR/BASS ” appears on the display. RECORDER Charging indicator TASCAM GT-R1...
¥/π press a button inside the unit. This turns the power Date/Time Screen. OFF and resets the GT-R1’s system. The clock stops while this screen is displayed. CAUTION 3 Use the keys to move the cursor µ...
When the Home Screen is displayed, press this key to open the Menu Screen. Press this key to return to the Menu Screen from the various setting screens. When the Menu Screen is displayed, press this key to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM GT-R1...
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On the setting screens, use this key to move played back may be repeated at the end of the the cursor left. On the Browse Screen, press track. In this case, stop playback to return to this key to move up a level. normal operation. TASCAM GT-R1...
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When the Rhythm Screen is open, use this key Press and hold this key to open the Effect to start and stop the rhythm machine. Setting Screen. When the Effect Setting Screen is open, press and hold this key to TASCAM GT-R1...
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When The light turns OFF when the battery is fully in standby, this key flashes. If the Input charged. Setting Screen item is ON, the MONITOR Overdubbing ON/OFF pop-up appears. (See “7–Recording” on page 40.) TASCAM GT-R1...
Press this key to open the Input Setting rhythm machine when in rhythm mode) that is Screen where you can select the input, make mixed with the input signal. settings and turn INT/MIC IN MONITOR ON and OFF. TASCAM GT-R1...
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Use this to connect with headphones or the line input jack of an amp or other equipment. Depending on the setting and MONITOR recorder operation status, this outputs the input signal, the playback signal or a mix of both signals. TASCAM GT-R1...
Use the included USB cable to connect with a Slide this to the left to turn the hold function computer USB port. (See “Connecting with a ON. All keys are inoperative when hold is ON. computer” on page 36.) TASCAM GT-R1...
Use this stereo mini-jack for line input. toward the sound source. Likewise, the Rear The input level is fixed at –10 dBV. Panel is the end that faces away from the operator in this situation. TASCAM GT-R1...
This turns the power OFF and resets the unit’s system. CAUTION Do not press the reset button if the unit is functioning properly. Battery case This holds the specialized lithium ion battery (BP-L2, included and available for purchase separately). TASCAM GT-R1...
These show whether the various playback Rhythm Screen. control functions (speed control, key change, part cancel) are currently active. When they are active, their icons appear as light letters on a dark background ( (See “11–Special Playback Control Functions” on page 66.) TASCAM GT-R1...
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The battery icon flashes when allowable level, a bar appears at the right end charging is necessary. of the level meter. File information The tag information or file name of the currently playing track is shown. If an MP3 TASCAM GT-R1...
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Effect status Remaining time Shows whether the effect function is ON or OFF. When the effect is ON, the effect icon Shows the remaining playback time of the appears with a dark background. current track (hours: minutes: seconds). TASCAM GT-R1...
L and R channels. File name Shows the file name that is automatically assigned to the file being recorded. Input selection Shows the input source. Elapsed recording time The elapsed recording time of the track appears as hours: minutes: seconds. During TASCAM GT-R1...
Record mode See “16–Using the rhythm machine” on page 80 for details. Shows the recording file type and sampling frequency. During overdubbing, the playback file information (file name or MP3 ID3 tag) appears. TASCAM GT-R1...
Most of the setting screens are accessed by first pressing the button to open the Menu MENU Screen, but some screens can also be accessed directly using dedicated keys. The following table provides an overview of the setting screens. TASCAM GT-R1...
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MIC IN EFFECT Make effect settings Press and hold the PLAYBACK Set playback control function settings Press and hold the CONTROL CONTROL RHYTHM Set and operate the Rhythm Machine Press the PB CONTROL when the Rhythm Screen is open TASCAM GT-R1...
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Press this key to make an item selection and to the Home Screen. Press this key to answer to answer “YES” to a confirmation message. “NO” to a confirmation message. (This functions like the “ENTER” key on a computer). You can also use menus during playback. TASCAM GT-R1...
¥/π the Setup Screen. 3 Turn the wheel to select the CUE/REV item, and press the key to show ¥/π SPEED the current setting value (the factory setting is “ ”) highlighted in inverse. TASCAM GT-R1...
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When the ¶ icon appears to the right of a setting value, you can change that value by turning the wheel to the left. TASCAM GT-R1...
You can set the unit to always output the input signal from the jack. By doing this, /LINE OUT when practicing an instrument or singing, the guitar, bass or other instrument connected to the unit or the input from the mic can be monitored TASCAM GT-R1...
You can learn a fast phrase more easily by using the speed and VSA functions, which are two of this unit’s playback control functions. Use the speed function to reduce the speed. If you also turn the VSA function ON, the pitch stays the TASCAM GT-R1...
FINE TUNE the Playback Control Screen to adjust the pitch of the recorded track. (See “Changing pitch without changing speed” on page 68.) TASCAM GT-R1...
To do this, turn the PART item on the Playback Control Screen CANCEL ON. This item has two sub-items. Adjusting these could make the reduction more effective. (See “Reducing guitar and bass sounds” on page 68.) TASCAM GT-R1...
Speakers with built-in amplifiers, stereo systems, etc. To connect to a computer, open the left side panel cover and use the included USB cable to connect the USB ports of the GT-R1 and the computer. When connected, “ ” appears USB connected on the GT-R1 screen.
Disconnecting from a computer To end the USB connection, first follow the procedures for your computer to disconnect the GT-R1 and then remove the USB cable. The GT-R1 automatically restarts. See the computer manual for how to close the connection on the computer.
Input Setting Screen to adjust the level control, the low cut filter and other settings. (See “Selecting the NOTE input source” on page 42.) You can apply built-in effects to the sound of the connected instrument, and perform or record along with the built-in rhythm machine. TASCAM GT-R1...
(stereo mini-jack) on LINE IN the rear panel. NOTE The GT-R1 does not have any controls to adjust the input level of the LINE IN jack. Use the output volume control on the connected device. TASCAM GT-R1...
Menu MENU Screen. • For overdubbing, set the file type to WAV. You cannot use overdubbing when the 2 Select the item to open the REC SETTING setting is MP3. (See “Overdubbing” on Recording Settings Screen. page 50.) TASCAM GT-R1...
MP3 may be a better file size from the following options: 64M, choice. There are many books (and resources 128M, 256M, 512M, 1G and 2G (factory on the Internet) about digital recording if setting). you want to learn more about these formats. TASCAM GT-R1...
LINE Sets the source as the line level signal (–10 dBV) input to the rear panel jack (stereo LINE IN mini-jack). 2 Use the item to select one of the INPUT following input sources. TASCAM GT-R1...
Setting Screen. NOTE The input source is the recording source when recording. • Use the GT-R1’s built-in effects as necessary on the input source. This screen has the following settings. Except for , all items also affect the built-in micro- •...
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POWER Use this to set the level control function. When connecting a microphone that requires Set it to to have the GT-R1 automatically AUTO plug-in power set this to . The factory default adjust the input gain according to the input level.
, the icon appears as position of the recording might be reversed POWER from that of the source. In such cases, set LR light letters on a dark background. SWAP to R-L to record with correct stereo positioning. TASCAM GT-R1...
LR SWAP When is set to , the icon LR SWAP appears. When set to , the icon appears as light letters on a dark background. Microphone angle TASCAM GT-R1...
INPUT volume control to lower the side of the unit to adjust the microphone input level, or lower the level of the effect input level. that you are using with the LVL control on the Effect Screen. TASCAM GT-R1...
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• When LINE is selected as the input source, adjust the input level by changing the output level of the sound source. • Press STOP/HOME to end recording standby. TASCAM GT-R1...
The audio file that is played back is not overwritten. starting recording. By recording repeatedly in OVERDUB mode, you can use the unit as a simple multitrack recorder to overdub multiple parts. TASCAM GT-R1...
1 Press to open the Menu Screen. MENU 3 Press the key to end recording STOP/HOME 2 Use the wheel to select REC SETTING and create the audio file. (highlighted in inverse) and press ¥/π TASCAM GT-R1...
MIX BALANCE the input signal. In other words, you can adjust the balance by increasing or decreas- monitor a mix of the track being played ing the playback signal volume. back and the input signal. TASCAM GT-R1...
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The lower part of the screen shows the name of the playing file that is being mixed The screen overdubbing ON/OFF pop-up in the overdub. appears. The recording file name, input source, recording audio file type and sampling TASCAM GT-R1...
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Browse Screen (see “10–Browse Screen” on page 60), or you can change the selected playback area on the Play Mode Screen before conducting the above operation (see “Setting the playback area” on page 57.). TASCAM GT-R1...
µ audio files that the unit can play on an SD card for- of the current track. matted for use with this unit inserted in the GT-R1. When stopped at the beginning of a track, press the NOTE key to skip to the beginning of the previous µ...
≤ NOTE Use the CUE/REV SPEED item on the Setup Screen to change the search speed. (See “Making system settings” on page 90.) NOTE No sound is output while you turn the wheel. TASCAM GT-R1...
On the Browse Screen, regardless of the 2 Select the item and press ¥/π AREA playback area setting, you can select any file 3 Set the playback area to one of the following on the card that you want. options. TASCAM GT-R1...
For an explanation of how to use the Browse Set the playback area as the tracks in the playlist. Screen, see “Screen navigation” on page 63. (See “Playlist” on page 60.) If there is no playlist defined, a “ ” No PLAYLIST pop-up appears. TASCAM GT-R1...
This folder becomes the playback area regardless of the previous playback area setting. 2 Select the file you want. For an explanation of how to use the Browse Screen, see “Screen navigation” on page 63. TASCAM GT-R1...
Browse Screen. ¥/π The display returns to the Home Screen, and the selected track starts playing. In addition, the folder that contains this track becomes the playback area regardless of the playback area folder set previously. TASCAM GT-R1...
¥/π numbered in the order that they are added. NOTE For an explanation of how to use the Browse Screen and how to select tracks, see “Browse Screen” and “Screen navigation” on page 63. TASCAM GT-R1...
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2. All the files are removed In the above example, the 4th track has been from the playlist, but they are not erased from moved to the 3rd track position. the SD card. DELETE Remove the selected track from the playlist. TASCAM GT-R1...
Music Folder, which contains the audio files If you connect the GT-R1 with a computer by on the SD card that you can use with the GT-R1. USB, or mount the SD card on a computer using On this screen, you can also play and erase selected...
The contents of the folder marked with this icon playing file. currently appear on this screen. ADD LIST Adds the selected file to the playlist. (See “Playlist” on page 60.) TASCAM GT-R1...
” appears and the folder is not made. too deep CANCEL No operation is conducted and the selected folder is left as is. Use the wheel to select the item you want from the following list and press to execute it. ¥/π TASCAM GT-R1...
11–Special Playback Control Functions Not only can you use the GT-R1 to change the Setting the playback control tempo of track playback, you can even do this functions without changing the pitch. You can also change Use the Playback Control Screen to set the play- the playback pitch of a track without changing back control functions.
11–Special Playback Control Functions Changing the speed NOTE Most Playback Control functions in the GT-R1 Use the item to set the speed of playback. SPEED are enabled when you change them from the However, setting the speed does not automatically Playback Control menu.
ON (the factory setting is OFF). The ground on the Home Screen. icon appears as light letters on a dark background on the Home Screen. TASCAM GT-R1...
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BASS range of sound reduction. The initial default setting GUITAR PART Adjust this setting to match the stereo position of the sound that you want to reduce between LEFT . The initial default setting is RIGHT 10 CENTER TASCAM GT-R1...
STOP/HOME in this chapter, however, you can also make the indicator also appears. GT-R1 loop a section of a track that you choose, To stop loop playback, press either the LOOP repeat the entire sequence of tracks in the current or the key.
All tracks in the playback area are played in sequence one time. (This setting is the ordinary You can set the GT-R1 to repeatedly play the playback mode.) current track or all tracks in the playback area, as •...
SD card if it is connected When copying files to you computer, choose file directly to the computer). types that the GT-R1 can handle (the types of MP3s and WAV files listed above). See the computer manual for how to close the connection on the computer.
You can manage the contents of the Music Folder operations by removing the SD card from the on an SD Card in the GT-R1 from a computer. GT-R1 and connecting it directly to a computer that has a built-in SD card slot or by using a You can create up two levels of sub-folders inside card reader.
14–Using the Effects The GT-R1 has built-in effects that can be applied Setting the effect to the input signal during recording and practice. Press and hold the key to open the Effect They can also be applied to the playback signal Screen.
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µ about the preset effects. the setting to return to item selection status. SOURCE Select whether the effect is applied to the input signal ( ) or the playback signal ( INPUT PLAY TASCAM GT-R1...
¥/π After making a setting, press the STOP/HOME to close the pop-up. Please see “20–Effect Module Parameters List” on page 98 for the parameters of each type of module. TASCAM GT-R1...
15–Using the Tuner 3 Use the item to set the frequency of The GT-R1 has a built-in tuner. By inputting the CALIB A above middle C (A4) between 435 Hz sound of an instrument, you can use the tuning and 445 Hz.
NOTE 2 The string is in tune when the center of the meter is lit. Set the pitch of the tuning tone (C3–B5). The tuning procedure is the same as in the AUTO mode. TASCAM GT-R1...
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If you switch from chromatic mode to oscillator mode, the item turns ON automatically. If you switch from oscillator mode to chromatic mode, item turns OFF automatically. LEVEL Set the level of the tuning tone between 0 and 10. TASCAM GT-R1...
Home Screen opens. (See “9–Playback Area and Playlist” on page 57.) This screen shows a variety of information related to the rhythm machine, and allows you to start and stop it, set the tempo and select the pattern. TASCAM GT-R1...
Beat position bar way as the Home Screen. In addition to these, the Shows the beat position in the measure as Rhythm Screen shows the following items. a bar. TASCAM GT-R1...
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Shows that this is the Rhythm Screen. input signal are mixed together and recorded. Pattern name Shows the name of the currently selected rhythm pattern. NOTE During record standby, the same items are shown as in the record standby screen of ordinary mode. TASCAM GT-R1...
RHYTHM setting screen described 1 Use the wheel to select the desired item, and hereafter. press the key to select the value. ¥/π • The rhythm patterns cannot be edited. 2 Use the wheel to change the value to the TASCAM GT-R1...
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When set to the count-in is recorded, and when • By selecting a pattern between COUNT1 and it is not recorded. (See “Record playing with COUNT9, the rhythm machine can be used as a rhythm” on page 87.) a metronome. TASCAM GT-R1...
If this item is , you cannot monitor the input page 46. signal (except when in record standby or when recording). (For details, see "Use input monitoring" NOTE on page 32.) You can switch to rhythm mode before preparing the input. TASCAM GT-R1...
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When the input source is set to LINE, use the level, or lower the level of the effect with the output volume control on the connected device to adjust the level. knob on the Effect Screen if you are using an effect. TASCAM GT-R1...
The Record Screen appears as above and the 4 When you are finished, press the key to ¥/π key flashes. REC/PAUSE stop the rhythm machine. TASCAM GT-R1...
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To playback the recorded file, you must leave and create a recording file. rhythm mode. 5. Press the keys at the same PB Control time to leave rhythm mode and open the Home Screen. 6. Press the key to play the recorded file. ¥/π TASCAM GT-R1...
• Effects cannot be applied to both the rhythm – COUNT REC COUNT IN set to , recording starts at beginning of the count- machine and the input signal and recorded. in, but the count-in is not recorded. TASCAM GT-R1...
Options: (factory setting—the unit does not automatically turn OFF), 3min 5min 10min 30min Backlight Auto OFF setting to set the time until the BACKLIGHT backlight automatically turns OFF after the last operation when powered by the internal battery. TASCAM GT-R1...
CONTRAST well as the “dr-1.sys” file that is necessary to use Options: 1–20 (factory setting: 8) the SD card with the GT-R1. Adjust the backlight brightness CAUTION to adjust the backlight brightness. When the unit is shipped new from the factory, DIMMER its SD card also has a “MANUAL”...
FORMAT could take an hour or more. Please Full formatting checks the memory for errors be patient and do not disconnect the power while formatting, so it takes more time than quick during formatting. formatting and you might have to wait a while. TASCAM GT-R1...
18–Viewing File Information Use the Information Screen to view various types File information page of information about your GT-R1. page shows information about the FILE To open the Information Screen, first press the currently selected file. key to open the Menu Screen. Select MENU “...
Nothing appears for WAV page shows information about the SYSTEM files and MP3 files without ID3 tag information. GT-R1’s system settings and firmware version. Memory information page page shows the status of the MEMORY currently inserted SD card.
Thickens the sound by adding Adjusts speed of chorus effect 0–20 (CHO) a slightly detuned copy to the DPTH Adjusts chorus effect depth 0–20 source sound. Adjusts volume of effect sound 0–20 Turns effect ON (1) or OFF (0) 0, 1 TASCAM GT-R1...
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FREQ Adjusts minimum frequency effected 0–20 (ENH) clear and gives a bright char- Adjusts volume of effect sound 0–20 acter by adding doubled ele- Turns effect ON (1) or OFF (0) 0, 1 ments to the source sound. TASCAM GT-R1...
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0, 1 REVERB Creates a reverberation effect TIME Adjusts sustain time of reverberation 0–20 (REV) and gives sound a sense of sound depth. Adjusts volume of effect sound 0–20 Turns effect ON (1) or OFF (0) 0, 1 TASCAM GT-R1...
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4 2 x 12-inch: traditional British sound 8 Standard bass amp-style setting 5 2 x 12-inch: suits high gain sound 6 1 x 12-inch 7 1 x 12-inch 8 2 x 12-inch: suits overdriven sound 9 2 x 12-inch: suits high gain sound TASCAM GT-R1...
22–GT-R1 Messages The following is a list of the popup messages Refer to this list if one of these popup messages that might appear on the GT-R1 under certain appears and you want to check the meaning or conditions. determine a proper response.
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Format reader). This message also appears when a new card is inserted in the unit. Always CARD use the GT-R1 to conduct FAT formatting of cards to be used with it. When “ ” appears, press to FAT format the entire card.
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Writing to the card timed out. Write Timeout Backup files on the card to your computer, and format the card using the GT-R1. Erase unnecessary files or move them to your computer to make open space. Card Full The file is larger than the designated size or the recording time exceeds 24 hours.
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Device Error Writing Failed If any of these errors occur, turn the Sys Rom Err GT-R1 power OFF and restart the unit. FX Init Err If the error message continues to appear, System Err 50 please contact a TEAC Repair Center.
(varies with operating conditions) Power consumption 1 W (during MP3 playback) Dimensions 70 (W) x 27 (H) x 135.3 (D) (mm) (not including protrusions) 2.8 (W) x 1.1 (H) x 5.3 (D) (inches) Weight 208 g (including battery) TASCAM GT-R1...
Recomended USB host controller Intel chipset Supported OS Windows 2000, XP and Vista Mac OS X 10.2 or later Accessories available for purchase AC adapter (PS-P520), BP-L2 lithium ion battery, accessory kit (tripod, tripod adapter, microphone stand adapter, windscreen) TASCAM GT-R1...
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