Release Note
Page 1
... the Home Screen, but you can change the position by playing the file. NOTES • A new file cannot be created when the recording time is now possible. Press the MENU key, open a confirmation screen. GT-R1 Release Notes Contents Updates 1 New function 1 V2.00 additions 1 Confirmation of firmware version 3 Firmware update procedures 3 Updates Always use the SIZE item to set the file size. New function V2.00 additions File division function Dividing WAV format files is...
... the Home Screen, but you can change the position by playing the file. NOTES • A new file cannot be created when the recording time is now possible. Press the MENU key, open a confirmation screen. GT-R1 Release Notes Contents Updates 1 New function 1 V2.00 additions 1 Confirmation of firmware version 3 Firmware update procedures 3 Updates Always use the SIZE item to set the file size. New function V2.00 additions File division function Dividing WAV format files is...
Release Note
Page 3
..." instructions above to check that the batteries have enough remaining power or use the included USB cable to update the unit's firmware if the version shown is now the most recent firmware from the unit's UTILITY folder. 3 TASCAM GT-R1 This completes the procedure for the update. This unit will not be recognized as an external drive (external storage device) by the computer. 3 Copy the downloaded firmware to confirm the "System Ver." The unit starts...
..." instructions above to check that the batteries have enough remaining power or use the included USB cable to update the unit's firmware if the version shown is now the most recent firmware from the unit's UTILITY folder. 3 TASCAM GT-R1 This completes the procedure for the update. This unit will not be recognized as an external drive (external storage device) by the computer. 3 Copy the downloaded firmware to confirm the "System Ver." The unit starts...
Review in Guitar World Magazine July 2009
Page 1
... be used to recharge the unit's lithium-ion battery. Lacking editing and punch in stereo condenser microphones. supports Windows (2000, XP and Vista) and Mac OS X (10.2 or later) The built-in its guitar-oriented features make it has a convenient overdubbing feature that lets you to simply record pristine stereo digital audio in function. In addition to the drum patterns, the GT-R1 has several tracks that...
... be used to recharge the unit's lithium-ion battery. Lacking editing and punch in stereo condenser microphones. supports Windows (2000, XP and Vista) and Mac OS X (10.2 or later) The built-in its guitar-oriented features make it has a convenient overdubbing feature that lets you to simply record pristine stereo digital audio in function. In addition to the drum patterns, the GT-R1 has several tracks that...
Manual Addendum v 2.00
Page 1
... file that the unit has been in the recording. Use the following functions were added with firmware version 2.00. 1. New BROWSE screen functions New file operation (INFO) New folder operation (ALLDEL) Additional Home Screen function Digital display for automatic incrementing. CAUTION • You cannot increment if the total number of files would exceed 999. D01072710A • When incrementing, if a file already exists with the incremented file name, the number will be used. Select REC SETTING...
... file that the unit has been in the recording. Use the following functions were added with firmware version 2.00. 1. New BROWSE screen functions New file operation (INFO) New folder operation (ALLDEL) Additional Home Screen function Digital display for automatic incrementing. CAUTION • You cannot increment if the total number of files would exceed 999. D01072710A • When incrementing, if a file already exists with the incremented file name, the number will be used. Select REC SETTING...
Manual Addendum v 2.00
Page 2
... space on the SD card is low. NOTE • You can divide one file into several consecutive files or use this to show information about the file (date, size). You cannot divide a track at once (ALLDEL) Use this function to erase unnecessary recordings. 1 Press the MENU key to avoid recording the sound of the recording. Press the REC/PAUSE key to open the REC SETTING screen. 2 Use the DELAY item to...
... space on the SD card is low. NOTE • You can divide one file into several consecutive files or use this to show information about the file (date, size). You cannot divide a track at once (ALLDEL) Use this function to erase unnecessary recordings. 1 Press the MENU key to avoid recording the sound of the recording. Press the REC/PAUSE key to open the REC SETTING screen. 2 Use the DELAY item to...
Owners Manual
Page 2
... card 8 Other cases that require formatting 9 Powering the unit 9 Installing the battery 9 Changing the battery 10 Charging the battery 10 Turning the power on and off 11 Setting the date and time 12 Resetting the unit 12 3-Part Names and Functions 13 Top panel 13 Right side panel 17 Left side panel 19 Front panel 20 2 TASCAM GT-R1 Rear panel 20 Bottom panel 21 4-Screen Overview 22 Home Screen 22 Record Screen 25 Rhythm Screen 26 Setting Screens 27 Setting screen...
... card 8 Other cases that require formatting 9 Powering the unit 9 Installing the battery 9 Changing the battery 10 Charging the battery 10 Turning the power on and off 11 Setting the date and time 12 Resetting the unit 12 3-Part Names and Functions 13 Top panel 13 Right side panel 17 Left side panel 19 Front panel 20 2 TASCAM GT-R1 Rear panel 20 Bottom panel 21 4-Screen Overview 22 Home Screen 22 Record Screen 25 Rhythm Screen 26 Setting Screens 27 Setting screen...
Owners Manual
Page 3
... other audio equipment . . 39 7-Recording 40 Selecting the file type and sampling frequency . . . 40 Setting the maximum file size 41 Selecting the input source 42 Setting the INT/MIC IN input functions 43 Display of input functions on the Record Screen . . 45 Adjusting the built-in microphone angle 46 Adjusting the input level 47 About recording modes 49 Ordinary recording 49 Overdubbing 50 Preparation for overdubbing 50 Overdub recording 51 8-Playback 54 Starting and stopping playback 54 Selecting tracks 54...
... other audio equipment . . 39 7-Recording 40 Selecting the file type and sampling frequency . . . 40 Setting the maximum file size 41 Selecting the input source 42 Setting the INT/MIC IN input functions 43 Display of input functions on the Record Screen . . 45 Adjusting the built-in microphone angle 46 Adjusting the input level 47 About recording modes 49 Ordinary recording 49 Overdubbing 50 Preparation for overdubbing 50 Overdub recording 51 8-Playback 54 Starting and stopping playback 54 Selecting tracks 54...
Owners Manual
Page 4
...-System Settings and Formatting 90 Making System Settings 90 Restoring the factory settings 91 Formatting the SD card 91 Using QUICK FORMAT 92 Using FULL FORMAT 92 18-Viewing File Information 93 File information page 93 Memory information page 94 System information page 94 19-Effects Preset List 95 20-Effect Module Parameters List 98 21-Rhythm Pattern List 102 22-GT-R1 Messages 104 23-Specifications 108 Audio Input and Output 108 Audio performance...
...-System Settings and Formatting 90 Making System Settings 90 Restoring the factory settings 91 Formatting the SD card 91 Using QUICK FORMAT 92 Using FULL FORMAT 92 18-Viewing File Information 93 File information page 93 Memory information page 94 System information page 94 19-Effects Preset List 95 20-Effect Module Parameters List 98 21-Rhythm Pattern List 102 22-GT-R1 Messages 104 23-Specifications 108 Audio Input and Output 108 Audio performance...
Owners Manual
Page 5
... input signal, rhythm machine or playback signal •• Copy audio files from a computer to this unit's SD card by USB connection Supplied accessories •• Soft case 1 •• SD card (in unit; We hope that you very much for purchasing the TASCAM GT-R1 Portable Recorder. Please make copies of this manual and keep them in order to maximize your use of a recorded guitar or bass during transportation. 5 TASCAM GT-R1 Main functions •• Portable recorder...
... input signal, rhythm machine or playback signal •• Copy audio files from a computer to this unit's SD card by USB connection Supplied accessories •• Soft case 1 •• SD card (in unit; We hope that you very much for purchasing the TASCAM GT-R1 Portable Recorder. Please make copies of this manual and keep them in order to maximize your use of a recorded guitar or bass during transportation. 5 TASCAM GT-R1 Main functions •• Portable recorder...
Owners Manual
Page 6
... sure? •• We use conventions •• Controls, keys and other parts on the GT-R1 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Li-ion00 Trademarks Windows, Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 are tracks. button controls on a CD or a portable music player. Tracks and files are the same Tracks are files, and files are trademarks of Apple Inc. In this manual, we usually use the word "track" when we would if talking...
... sure? •• We use conventions •• Controls, keys and other parts on the GT-R1 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Li-ion00 Trademarks Windows, Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 are tracks. button controls on a CD or a portable music player. Tracks and files are the same Tracks are files, and files are trademarks of Apple Inc. In this manual, we usually use the word "track" when we would if talking...
Owners Manual
Page 13
... displayed, press this key to return to open the Menu Screen. When the Menu Screen is displayed, press this key to the Home Screen. 13 TASCAM GT-R1 Press this key to return to the Menu Screen from the various setting screens. 3-Part Names and Functions Top panel 1 Built-in microphone becomes inactive. 2 Display In addition to the Home Screen, this shows the recording screen, various setting screens, and other operation information. (See "4-Screen Overview" on the input setting screen...
... displayed, press this key to return to open the Menu Screen. When the Menu Screen is displayed, press this key to the Home Screen. 13 TASCAM GT-R1 Press this key to return to the Menu Screen from the various setting screens. 3-Part Names and Functions Top panel 1 Built-in microphone becomes inactive. 2 Display In addition to the Home Screen, this shows the recording screen, various setting screens, and other operation information. (See "4-Screen Overview" on the input setting screen...
Owners Manual
Page 15
... turn the speed control that is set on page 74.) NOTE When the Home Screen is open, press and hold this key to return to the Home Screen. (See "11-Special Playback Control Functions" on a dark background. During playback, press this key to stop the rhythm machine. 15 TASCAM GT-R1 To end rhythm mode, press the PB CONTROL and FX keys at the current position. 3-Part Names and Functions...
... turn the speed control that is set on page 74.) NOTE When the Home Screen is open, press and hold this key to return to the Home Screen. (See "11-Special Playback Control Functions" on a dark background. During playback, press this key to stop the rhythm machine. 15 TASCAM GT-R1 To end rhythm mode, press the PB CONTROL and FX keys at the current position. 3-Part Names and Functions...
Owners Manual
Page 16
... file playback position. Press this key to respond "NO" to a confirmation message. When the Rhythm Screen is charging. t Charge indicator This indicator lights orange when the lithium ion battery installed in this unit is open this works in recording standby, press this key to the Home Screen. 3-Part Names and Functions q Wheel When a setting screen is open, use this to set the tempo. When the Rhythm Screen is open , press to return to start recording. (See "Record playing...
... file playback position. Press this key to respond "NO" to a confirmation message. When the Rhythm Screen is charging. t Charge indicator This indicator lights orange when the lithium ion battery installed in this unit is open this works in recording standby, press this key to the Home Screen. 3-Part Names and Functions q Wheel When a setting screen is open, use this to set the tempo. When the Rhythm Screen is open , press to return to start recording. (See "Record playing...
Owners Manual
Page 38
6-Making Connections Connecting a guitar or bass An electric guitar or electric bass can be connected directly to practice or record your singing, for example, to the MIC IN jack (stereo mini-jack) on the rear panel. Connecting mics and other audio devices This unit has a built-in stereo microphone that you can also use to the GUITAR IN jack (standard mono phone jack) on page 42.) 38 TASCAM GT-R1 Use the Input Setting Screen to the sound of the...
6-Making Connections Connecting a guitar or bass An electric guitar or electric bass can be connected directly to practice or record your singing, for example, to the MIC IN jack (stereo mini-jack) on the rear panel. Connecting mics and other audio devices This unit has a built-in stereo microphone that you can also use to the GUITAR IN jack (standard mono phone jack) on page 42.) 38 TASCAM GT-R1 Use the Input Setting Screen to the sound of the...
Owners Manual
Page 44
... TASCAM GT-R1 If set to have the GT-R1 automatically limit the input gain so that requires plug-in power set the level control function. The factory default setting is STEREO. Set it to AUTO to ON, the plug-in battery. 7-Recording GAIN Set the input sensitivity as the cut-off frequency for a low cut filter settings when recording outdoors or another place where the unwanted sound of wind is being recorded. The factory default setting is OFF. POWER When connecting a microphone that input level of...
... TASCAM GT-R1 If set to have the GT-R1 automatically limit the input gain so that requires plug-in power set the level control function. The factory default setting is STEREO. Set it to AUTO to ON, the plug-in battery. 7-Recording GAIN Set the input sensitivity as the cut-off frequency for a low cut filter settings when recording outdoors or another place where the unwanted sound of wind is being recorded. The factory default setting is OFF. POWER When connecting a microphone that input level of...
Owners Manual
Page 49
Ordinary recording Before starting recording. 49 TASCAM GT-R1 The screen shows the recording file name, the input source, the recording audio file type and sampling frequency. Overdubbing OFF Ordinary recording of the input signal, with this unit, you can use the unit as desired before starting the following operation procedures, input selection and level adjustment should be completed, and the Home Screen should be open. 1 Press REC/PAUSE to begin recording standby. Please confirm that is played back is not overwritten...
Ordinary recording Before starting recording. 49 TASCAM GT-R1 The screen shows the recording file name, the input source, the recording audio file type and sampling frequency. Overdubbing OFF Ordinary recording of the input signal, with this unit, you can use the unit as desired before starting the following operation procedures, input selection and level adjustment should be completed, and the Home Screen should be open. 1 Press REC/PAUSE to begin recording standby. Please confirm that is played back is not overwritten...
Owners Manual
Page 51
... press the ¥/π key. 3 Use the wheel to the Home Screen. Turn MONITOR ON in addition to setting the file type to WAV and turning MONITOR ON, set the input and adjust the level if necessary. 1 When the Home Screen is displayed, use a recorded (or copied) audio track for playback. 2 Press the ¥/π key to start playback, and check the volume balance between the playback and the input sounds. 3 Use the MIX BALANCE keys as necessary...
... press the ¥/π key. 3 Use the wheel to the Home Screen. Turn MONITOR ON in addition to setting the file type to WAV and turning MONITOR ON, set the input and adjust the level if necessary. 1 When the Home Screen is displayed, use a recorded (or copied) audio track for playback. 2 Press the ¥/π key to start playback, and check the volume balance between the playback and the input sounds. 3 Use the MIX BALANCE keys as necessary...
Owners Manual
Page 68
... other recorded sound sources. If you use the part cancel function to adjust the key, as long as the KEY item setting is OFF). Use the PART CANCEL item to any value besides 0, the key change the key to set this function. NOTE Even if you change function turns ON and the icon appears on the Home Screen as light letters on a dark background on the Home Screen. 68 TASCAM GT-R1 Reducing...
... other recorded sound sources. If you use the part cancel function to adjust the key, as long as the KEY item setting is OFF). Use the PART CANCEL item to any value besides 0, the key change the key to set this function. NOTE Even if you change function turns ON and the icon appears on the Home Screen as light letters on a dark background on the Home Screen. 68 TASCAM GT-R1 Reducing...
Owners Manual
Page 88
... leave rhythm mode and open the Home Screen. 6. When recording begins, the REC/ PAUSE key stops flashing and stays lit. When you try to overdub when the file type is set to MP3 "Format is MP3" appears and operation is prevented. • When recording in rhythm mode (or during record standby) the ¥/π key does not function. • To playback the recorded file, you must leave rhythm mode. 88 TASCAM GT-R1 Press...
... leave rhythm mode and open the Home Screen. 6. When recording begins, the REC/ PAUSE key stops flashing and stays lit. When you try to overdub when the file type is set to MP3 "Format is MP3" appears and operation is prevented. • When recording in rhythm mode (or during record standby) the ¥/π key does not function. • To playback the recorded file, you must leave rhythm mode. 88 TASCAM GT-R1 Press...
Owners Manual
Page 90
... battery. Options: OFF (factory setting-the unit does not automatically turn OFF), 3min, 5min, 10min, 30min Backlight Auto OFF setting Use BACKLIGHT to set the speed of forward and backward searching when pressing and holding the ≤ and µ keys during audio file playback. The following settings can also initialize and format the SD card. 17-System Settings and Formatting From the Setup Screen, you can change various settings to optimize the device...
... battery. Options: OFF (factory setting-the unit does not automatically turn OFF), 3min, 5min, 10min, 30min Backlight Auto OFF setting Use BACKLIGHT to set the speed of forward and backward searching when pressing and holding the ≤ and µ keys during audio file playback. The following settings can also initialize and format the SD card. 17-System Settings and Formatting From the Setup Screen, you can change various settings to optimize the device...