User manual ROLAND TU-88

[. . . ] METRO Selects the Metronome mode and starts/stops the metronome sound. 2. Press [ ] or [ ] to set the number of flats (the number of flat semitones) you want. When and feature is off). Press [ ] or [ ] to specify the note name or string number you want to tune. The sound of the note name/string number shown in the display is played. CHROMATIC mode: You can play any of the twelve notes in the chromatic scale (C4­B4). [. . . ] Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your guitar amp or other amplification system last. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. fig. 01?????? Using a Tone to Indicate Tuning is Completed (Accu-Pitch Feature) When the Accu-Pitch feature is on, a beeping sound is played when the pitch of the instrument you're tuning stabilizes within a range of three cents above or below the correct pitch. This sound tells you that the pitch is in tune. Tuner Screen Tuning Mode CHROMATIC: Allows tuning of any of the twelve pitches in the chromatic scale. Note Name/ String Number The display changes according to the tuning mode. Flat Feature You can tune an instrument to a pitch lower than regular tuning. You can set this within the range of (one semitone lower) through (five semitones or two and a half steps lower). Meter This shows the difference in pitch from the indicated note name or string number. Reference Pitch The frequency of the A4 ptich (the middle A on a piano keybord) that is used in tuning for performances is called the "reference pitch. " Accu-Pitch function This indicates whether the Accu-Pitch feature is on (displayed) or off (not shown). Sixteenth note 6: Clave-based pattern 3-2 Tuning Guide These show how close you are to the target pitch. Lights: pitch is flat (low) Lights: pitch is sharp (high) Light simultaneously: in tune(± 3 cents) Metronome Screen Tempo Guide Flashes in time with the metronome tempo. Lights: downbeat Lights: upbeats Switching the Accu-Pitch Feature On and Off 1. Hold down [ TUNER] and press [ ] (Power button) to switch the power on. Whenever this operation is carried out, the Accu-Pitch feature is switched on or off. When the Accu-Pitch feature is enabled, Accu-Pitch appears in the display. Nothing is displayed when the feature is deactivated. Tempo (30-250) Memory Feature Once a battery is installed in the TU-88, the following settings can be stored in memory, where they'll be preserved even while the power is turned off. Removing the battery returns the TU-88 to its original factory settings. Setting Tuning mode setting (CHROMATIC, GUITAR, or BASS) Reference pitch Note name selected in Sound mode Accu-Pitch feature setting Flat tuning setting (number of semitones) Tempo Rhythm Style Beat Original factory settings CHROMATIC 440Hz CHROMATIC: C4, GUITAR: 6E, BASS: 4E ON (enabled) 0 (off ) 120 0 (Quarter note) 4 1. 2. 4. Needle Moves in time with the tempo. Beats This indicates the current beat of a Rhythm Style as it's playing. Rhythm Style Number This indicates the rhythm style number (the way the metronome sound) that you choose. 0: 2: 4: Quarter note Eighth note 1: 3: Eighth rest and eighth note Triplet Changing the Battery The tuning guide flashes when the battery begins to run down. Replace the battery as soon as possible. * When turning the unit upside-down, place it on a soft cloth or the like so as to prevent damage to the panel. Triplet with center rest 7: Clave-based pattern 2-3 5: 1. [. . . ] If necessary, press [SEL] with [ ] and [ ] to make settings for Flat tuning and/or the reference pitch. Play a single note on the instrument. If you're using GUITAR or BASS mode, play the selected string number open (unfretted). The note name/string number for the note that is playing appears in the display. [. . . ]