TASCAM MPGT1 Portable MP3 Guitar Trainer

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240-song memory capacity. Variable Speed Audition. Pitch control.

TASCAM's MP-GT1 is the first MP3 player designed for musicians. Based on the award-winning CD-GT1mkII, this fun mobile guitar trainer includes enough memory to store up to 240 songs. Guitar parts can be slowed down, looped and even eliminated to help you learn new riffs. Play back MP3s using Variable Speed Audition, which slows down the speed without changing the pitch, and sections can be seamlessly looped while practicing tricky passages. Songs can even be pitched up or down to match the tuning of your guitar, so you don't have to re-tune for every song.

File Compatibility

MP3 File Formats: Mono, Stereo, Joint Stereo, Dual Channel, VBR
MP3 Bit Rate: 64 kbps to 320 kbps

Audio Performance
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Frequency Response (Input -10dBV to Headphones -10dBV; 32-Ohm loaded, Input setting: approximately 7, Mix Balance setting: Center): 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +1/-3 dB
Distortion (Input to Headphones): <0.05 %
Signal-to-noise Ratio: >90 dB

Inputs and Outputs
Guitar Input: 1/4-inch (standard guitar cable input)
* Nominal Impedance: 1M Ohm
* Maximum Level: +10 dBV
* Headroom: 10 dB
Headphone Output: Stereo minijack
* Maximum Level: 20 mW + 20 mW (at 32 Ohms)
USB: USB Mini Connector, Type B (5-pin)

Power Supply and Other Specifications
Power Requirements: Internal Lithium-Ion battery (to be charged via USB connection or optional AC adapter PS-PS250)
Dimensions: (W x H x D): 78 x 26 x 105 mm (approximately 3 x 1 x 4.1 in.)
Weight: 0.220 kg including Lithium-Ion battery (approximately 8 oz.)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-726-0303
Web: https://tascam.com/us/support/contact

TASCAM MPGT1 Portable MP3 Guitar Trainer

TASCAM's MP-GT1 is the first MP3 player designed for musicians. Based on the award-winning CD-GT1mkII, this fun mobile guitar trainer includes enough memory to store up to 240 songs. Guitar parts can be slowed down, looped and even eliminated to help you learn new riffs. Play back MP3s using Variable Speed Audition, which slows down the speed without changing the pitch, and sections can be seamlessly looped while practicing tricky passages. Songs can even be pitched up or down to match the tuning of your guitar, so you don't have to re-tune for every song.

The guitar input lets you rock along with thick overdrive and multi-effects, including a guitar canceler so you can play along with your favorite bands. A tuner, metronome, and rechargeable battery are also built-in. All of this is packed into an MP3 player smaller than a stomp box, so stuff it in your backpack, gig bag or back pocket and hit the road.

The MP-GT1 uses a high-speed USB connection to load up MP3s and charge the built-in battery (an optional power supply is also available). Zip through your MP3 collection using a data wheel, dedicated buttons and a graphical LCD display. A rechargeable 9-hour lithium ion battery is built into the unit, and an optional power supply is also available.

Features:
Put 240 songs in your gig bag with the MP-GT1, the first MP3 player for musicians

240-song memory capacity (based on average 4-minute MP3 encoded at 128kbps)

Variable Speed Audition changes the speed of the MP3 playback without changing the pitch

Pitch control in 1% steps so you don't have to re-tune

Seamless looping for practicing tricky passages

High-impedance 1/4 in. guitar input

Guitar multi-effects include overdrive, distortion, delay, flange, reverb and more

Guitar Cancel effect eliminates the guitar part from the recorded song so you can play along

Built-in tuner, oscillator and metronome

1/8 in. Headphone output

Built-in rechargeable battery with 9-hour reserve

128x64 graphic LCD display

USB jack

Auto Power Off and Hold function

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (21 ratings)
Submitted November 8, 2007 by ortmonster<at>gmail.com

"Excellent for learning solos."

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
(see rating details)
Suits its description very nicely.
Sound
sounds great. The quality of the mp3 should determine this.
Features
External non usb power supply INCLUDED would be nice. Swappable/expandable memory. 1/4 out would be cool. the buttons and wheel are EASY to learn. Picked it up in 5 mins without touching the manual. Seems a bit odd to use the 'guitar cancel' feature. Maybe I don't have it 100 percent figured out yet, but was only able to REDUCE some guitar sounds, not cancel them. Again, this may be my lack of knowlede of the unit, or how the MP3 files actually 'store' guitar 'tracks'... Its a sturdy little unit.
Ease of Use
WAY WAY easy to use.
Quality
Sturdy exterior. Looks like it will take a few drops and kicks no problem.
Value
Fairy nice. More memory would justify its current price.
Manufacturer Support
Havn't needed support. This is my first Tascam product too.
The Wow Factor
Kicks butt over the old CD trainer, that seemed slow and laggy.

Musical Background:

hobby - novice guitar player

Musical Style:

rock, metal, pop
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