Akai U40 Riff-O-Matic Variable Tempo Phrase Sampler

Whether you are learning a hot guitar part from a CD or transcribing a complex jazz solo, Akai's Riff-O-Matic variable-tempo phrase sampler is the tool for you. The Riff-O-Matic takes advantage of Akai's DSP technology to let you sample any musical phrase and slow it down without changing its pitch. The Riff-O-Matic has 2 record modes. The "Normal" mode allows you to record up to 13 seconds of audio at the highest sound quality. For extra-long phrases, the Riff-O-Matic's "x2" function provides 26 seconds of record time. With the Riff-O-Matic, you can slow a riff down to half speed and still practice along at the original pitch. As you learn it, speed it up to 2/3 tempo and then back to full tempo, all at the same pitch. Want to learn a recorded part in a different key? No problem. The Riff-O-Matic lets you transpose over a +6 semitone range. And for figuring out those really fast solos, the Riff-O-Matic's "Note Grabber" function lets you isolate and loop each individual note. Transcription has never been easier. Other features include Line In and Out jacks, each with level control, a headphone jack, and even an Instrument input.

The U40 has a Fine Tune function that allows you to retunr the sample to your instrument. This adjustment provides a 50-cent pitch range and saves you lots of time.