OWNER`S MANUAL VERSION 1.2.2
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1. Accent Then adjust the value of that setting by rotating the Value Wheel Tempo Press the Tempo Button one or more times to toggle between adjusting in whole number increments and 1 10th increments Tempo range is from 10 280 quarter notes per minute Rotate the value wheel to change Meter Press the Meter Button one or more times to toggle between adjusting the Beats Per Measure parameter 1 12 and the Beat Value parameter 2 4 8 16 Rotate the value wheel to change Subdivision When the Beat Value parameter of the Meter is adjusted the Subdivision will reset to the first subdivision in the list of available subdivisions for that meter which is always one whole unsubdivided beat for that meter Rotate the value wheel to change Selectable values are always represented on the display as a correctly notated full beat of the selected meter See Appendix A Subdivisions Accent Pattern When the Beats Per Measure parameter of the Meter is adjusted the Accent Pattern will reset to NO Accent Pattern as the list of available Accent Patterns has changed Rotate the value wheel to change You will notice the icon will appear in the Icon Status Display when you have changed a setting within a preset This signifies that the preset has been edited but not yet stored Navigating away from this preset will discard the changes you may have made and revert to the unedited preset The A will disappear as the preset is no lo2. peterson BOdyBBAt Peterson CBoduBeAt gt Bag 135 GAS gt 1968 x TEMPO ACCENTS 2 2 3 START D stop 253333 22323333 OWNER S MANUAL VERSION 1 2 2 2011 Peterson Electro Musical Products Inc 11601 S Mayfield Avenue Alsip IL 60803 2476 USA 1 708 388 3311 www petersontuners com www bodybeat net Table Of Contents EGG SUAVE CINE EE E E E E A A A seats iaaaatansaite 3 Warranty Included Items Charging Connections Controls Basic Functions 14 LCD Areas 14 15 Presets 16 18 Selecting A Voice 19 20 VIDE CHip RER EE Ans 20 Tuning Reference Tone USBFunctions Syncing To MIDI Clock MIDI Tempo Maps Updating Firmware Creating Groups Joining A Group Managing Groups Appendix A SUDGIVISIODS eus issinn ennemies entente Appendix B Accent Patterns Appendix C Practice Patterns Appendix D Dance Patterns ECC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursu ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentia
3. Note Holding the Sync Mode Select button while turning the BodyBeat Sync on using the Start Stop On Off button will display the current firmware version for 4 seconds If this function does not work it means that you re firmware is even older than this feature and you will need to update your firmware 27 Creating Joining and Managing Groups The BodyBeat Sync has the ability to form synchronized wireless groups of unlimited members Any BodyBeat Sync can either function as a Master or leader of the group or as a Sync unit or member Creating or joining a group is simple Once a group is formed each member or leader of the group will remember its group and its role within the group even when shut off and on By default the BodyBeat Sync is set to Solo mode This means that the wireless circuitry is not active and the unit is not searching for a group or communicating with other units Creating a Group Press the Mode Button to cycle through the 3 basic modes of function When the Sync Mode Display reads Master you are ready to create a group peterson enndsegnt Mode Button 28 Press and hold the Sync Button You will see the Wireless Icon animate as your unit is creating a new group When the group is ready for members to join the J icon will appear signifying Open Registration we Sync Button At this point any BodyBeat Sync within range is able to join yo
4. Activates the Meter Mode Subsequent presses of the Meter Button will toggle between the Beats Per Measure setting numerator and the Beat Value setting denominator The active component will flash with the Meter icon Once selected the Value Wheel will increment or decrement the active component The Beats Per Measure parameter can be adjust from 1 to 12 Adjusting the Beats Per Measure parameter will clear any active Accent Pattern as the list of available Accent Patterns is dependent on Beats Per Measure The Beat Value parameter has a list of possible values consisting of 2 4 8 16 Adjusting the Beat Value parameter will reset any Subdivision setting as the list of available Subdivisions is dependent on the Beat Value Subdivision Select Activates the Subdivision Mode Once selected the 40 Value Wheel will increment or decrement through the list of available subdivisions Note The list of available subdivisions is dependent on the Beat Value chosen within the Meter setting For a complete list of available subdivisions relative to the Meter setting see Appendix A Subdivisions Accent Pattern Select Activates the Accent Pattern Mode Once selected the Q Value Wheel will increment or decrement through the list of available Accent Patterns Accent Patterns help in counting complex Meters by dividing the total Beats Per Measure into different combinations of 2 and 3 counts 10 Note The list of available Accent Pa
5. Pressing and holding the Sync Control button after a new group has been created will toggle in and out of Open Registration mode to control when members may join the group In Sync Mode pressing the Sync Control Button once will search for the nearest open group If a master unit is found within range and in Open Registration the Sync graphic on the LCD display will change to Syncd and the Wireless Icon will appear to show signal strength SHIFT FUNCTION In Master Mode pressing this button while holding the Shift button will display the number of Syncd units connected to your Master Sync Mode Select Toggles through the three possible metronome modes consisting of Solo Mode independent operation Master Mode group leader and Sync Mode group member Master Mode and Sync Mode then require pressing the SYNC button to activate the selected mode see Sync Control Pressing and holding Sync Mode Select while in Master Mode after a group is established will destroy the group and return the BodyBeat Sync to Solo Mode Pressing and holding Sync Mode Select while in Sync Mode after a group has been joined will disconnect from the group and return the BodyBeat Sync to Solo Mode 8 POWER ON FUNCTION Holding this button while turning the BodyBeat Sync on using the Start Stop On Off button will display the current firmware version for 4 seconds If this funct
6. SHIFT FUNCTION When the unit is on pressing and holding this button for 2 seconds while holding the Shift button will power the unit off Note The BodyBeat Sync can start in different modes of operation by holding other buttons while powering on See sections entitled POWER ON FUNCTION in Sync Mode Select and Tempo Select 13 Basic Metronome Functions LCD Display Areas Pre AA 79 ees gt 088 METER ETAT B888 SE Tempo Conceer ACCENTS 2 2 2 2 2 2 SS SoLo MASTER SYNCO UPDATING PRESET 96D Preset Voice Bar Note Display In normal metronome operation these three digits will display Voie f RUE Nore either the bar counter or the current active preset In tuning mode the right most digit will display the note letter along with the sharp and flat symbol while the left most digit will display the octave number In voice select mode the center digit will display voice numbers 1 4 Practice Patterns be yond preset 100 will display as 3 digit alphanumeric abbreviations In the event that a problem occurs with your BodyBeat Sync s software this area may also be used to display an error code A list of error codes can be found at www BodyBeat net per minute of the active preset or tempo map in 1 10th BPM resolution from 10 280 Note the deci mal point In Tuning mode the Concert A reference will be displayed in 1 10th Hz resolution from 390Hz to 490Hz L AnA fa Tempo Concert A Display
7. mode the dashes between the numbers will disappear signifying that the unaccented beats will not be heard 33 lt No Appendix C Practice Patterns There are 14 additional Presets beyond the initial 100 user definable memory locations in the BodyBeat Sync that are named rather than numbered These additional presets are two bar patterns in which only the tempo setting is editable storeable Subdivision and Accent Pattern are not applicable to these patterns and do not appear on the LCD display 2 3 Son Clave 3 2 Son Clave re KA Mall ace dd d dd Bar ki de Diddi OI Lda ADA IK ADA NDA 2 3 6 8 Son Clave and Bell Patte 3 2 6 8 Son Clave and Bell Pattern 68 1 d pled NO GBS dS Ni 2 3 6 8 Rumba Clave and Bell Pattern 3 2 6 8 Rumba Clave and Bell Pattern 683 d ples 2 684 d Ild dd Samba Agogo A B Direction Samba Agogo B A Direction 09 TUT AKT TT 34 Appendix D Dance Patterns At the very end of the Preset List are 14 more practice patterns geared toward dance instruction They are numbered 1 14 D These patterns are notated in the way in which they correspond to the bars and time signatures of the related musical genre The accented step does not always fall on the downbeat Rumba Bolero Nighclub ODd J O20 dila dll ODd OW r OSD 73 OGD dI INIIWAN Swing 2 070 diN Waltz Viennese Waltz Polka O6p J OID J J 14 44 TAREE VWs sg Me
8. transportation charges prepaid In order to speed the return of the unit to you it is recommended that for all repairs other than those required as a result of shipping damage you deal directly with our factory In case of damage in shipment a claim should be filed with the carrier Be sure to include a brief description of the difficulty you are experiencing and your return address Many issues can easily be resolved by utilizing the extensive knowledge base and Helpdesk utility on our website at http www bodybeat net helpdesk The above warranty is contingent upon registration within 10 days of the date of receipt of the product by the original purchaser The warranty conveys specific legal rights to the purchaser other rights vary from state to state and internationally Register on line at http www bodybeat net warranty Thank you for your purchase of the Peterson BodyBeat Sync BBS 1 Please take the time to read this instruction manual so that you may get the most out of it This metronome represents the ultimate in musical tempo monitoring devices As a fully featured metronome it is capable of transmitting the beat by visual aural and tactile means Wireless functionality allows two or more BodyBeat Syncs to work in syn chronicity with one another allowing the networking of multiple units on stage in the recording studio band room or anywhere the precise synchronization of a performance and its performers is required Included
9. In normal metronome operation these four digits will display the beats o Band w ww rad Tempo Concei SoLo Masree Syvco Sync Mode Display Displays the current sync mode The D will appear in Sync mode when the unit has successfully joined a group Meree Meter Display The meter or time signature of the active preset or tempo map is displayed here The 8 Beats Per Measure numerator range is 1 12 while the Beat Value denominator can be either 2 4 8 8 or16 14 UPDATING SUBDIVISION AT uni cocoovo or there are no available accent patterns for the current meter setting this section will not be visible A combination of 2 and 3 icons that add up to the current Beats Per Measure parameter is displayed When the metronome is playing an underline travels through the pattern left to right to signify which section is currently playing Accent Patterns are not selectable in either Tempo Map playback or Practice Pattern modes Available Accent Patterns are dependant upon the current Beats Per Measure parameter of the Meter setting For more about Accent Patterns see Appendix B Accent Patterns Conductor Bars Updating Display In normal metronome operation these five bars will animate a rise and fall that coincides with the beat much like a conductor s downbeat motion If the tempo becomes too fast to visually convey the beat the conductor bars will conduct the whole measure as one revolution When updating firmware
10. Items 1 BodyBeat Sync Metronome oS 1 Vibe Clip 5 1 Owner s Manual 1 3 7V Lithium Ion Battery ween j 1 1 Mini USB Cable USB Power Socket Power The BodyBeat Sync contains a powerful internal rechargeable Lithium Ion battery Before initial use this battery will need to be installed and charged fully using either a USB power adapter or by connecting the BodyBeat Sync to a computer USB port via the USB cable The BodyBeat Sync will not run off of USB power alone Charging time is approximately 1 5 hours Battery Conservation The BodyBeat Sync will power off after 10 minutes of inactivity if the metronome is not running In addition the LCD backlight will turn off after 10 seconds of inactivity If the battery voltage becomes too low the BodyBeat Sync will power off to protect its Lithium Ion battery 5 Connections 4 USB Power Socket Q Vibe Clip Output Plug the Vibe Clip into this socket and attach the Vibe Clip to your belt to feel the beat When connected the Vibe Clip will shut off the internal speaker Aux Output This output jack can be connected to the trigger input of a suitable audio device Headphone Output The internal speaker will be shut off when headphones are used 3 5mm headphone connection USB Power Socket This socket can be used to charge the BodyBeat Sync s internal battery power the BodyBeat Sync from a power supply or connect to a computer for charging importing MIDI te
11. Preset is displayed on the LCD Steps forwards through the bars or measures of a preset or MIDI tempo map when Bar is displayed on the LCD This button is also used to step forwards through voices when in Voice Selection Mode SHIFT FUNCTION If Bar is currently displayed on the LCD pressing this button once while holding the Shift button will seek forwards to the last bar or measure the user started from Pressing again while holding shift will return to Bar 1 12 Panel Lock Sliding this switch to the right will disable all of the controls on the BodyBeat Sync to prevent the accidental alteration of any settings during use A locked icon will be revealed on the switch as well as on the LCD display Sliding the switch back to the left will reveal an unlocked icon and will re enable the controls for use When locked the locked icon will flash when any button is pressed to remind the user that the panel has been locked The Panel Lock switch does not disable the ability to power the unit on or off or to adjust the amp volume Powering the unit off does however require the use of the Shift Key to avoid accidentally turning the unit off during normal operation See Start Stop On Off Start Stop On Off Starts and Stops the Metronome both in normal Metronome Preset mode and in MIDI Tempo Map Playback mode When the unit is off pressing and holding this button for 2 seconds will power the unit on
12. be selectable Preset MIDI Button Shift Button Value Wheel D Press the Start Stop Button to play and pause your MIDI Tempo Map The Preset Voice Bar Note Display will show the current bar of the Tempo Map The Previous and Next Buttons can be used to navigate through the bars of the tempo map Combine this with the use of the Shift Button to seek to the last starting point or to skip back to the beginning of the tempo map Note Currently the BodyBeat Sync will not play transitional tempo changes that occur gradually over multiple bars The tempo change will happen only at the downbeat of each bar 25 Updating The Firmware Turn off your BodyBeat Sync and connect it to a computer using the provided mini USB cable Press and hold the Tempo Select Button then press and hold the Start Stop On Off Button to power the unit on The BodyBeat Sync will load into Update Mode and the Updating Icon will appear in the lower right corner of the LCD display peterson B0 BUE Tempo Select Plugging the BBS 1 into the USB port may automatically turn the unit on in some cases Holding down the Tempo Select Button when this happens will result in the BBS 1 loading into Update Mode as well Note You will need to have downloaded and installed the BodyBeat Sync USB software for your particular Operating System as well as downloaded the latest firmaware bin file The latest ver sio
13. preset has been edited but not stored Your changes will be lost if the preset is not stored Previous Preset Previous Bar Seek Steps backwards through the list of 100 available user presets when the Preset is displayed on the LCD Steps backwards through the bars or measures of a preset or MIDI tempo map when Bar is displayed on the LCD This button is also used to step backwards through voices when in Voice Selection Mode siis SHIFT FUNCTION If Bar is currently displayed on the LCD pressing this button once while holding the Shift button will seek backwards to the last bar or measure the user started from Pressing again while holding shift will return to Bar 1 O Store Preset Shift Stores the current settings Tempo Meter Subdivision Accent Pattern to the desired Preset location Pressing Store will clear the display leaving only the word Preset and a flashing number that is selectable from 1 to 100 Pressing Store again will save all settings to the selected number location This allows for easy copying of presets by selecting a previously stored preset pressing store and saving to a new location SHIFT FUNCTION If pressed and held before pressing another button this button is used to alter the function of other controls on the BodyBeat Sync See SHIFT FUNCTION within each button description Next Preset Next Bar Seek Steps forwards through the list of 100 available user presets when the
14. Value Wheel Note Pressing the Start Stop button at any time while in Tuning Mode will revert back to Metronome Mode and begin playing the current Metronome settings Also pressing any button related to the metronome function will revert to Metronome mode 22 USB Functions Other than the hardware control interface the BodyBeat Sync s metronome can be driven by two additional methods with the help of the USB port located on the right side of the unit Receiving MIDI Clock Connect the BodyBeat Sync to a computer using the provided mini USB cable After the system recognizes and installs the device automatically select USB Audio Device as the MIDI output port to transmit a MIDI clock signal When this signal is present the tempo setting on your Body Beat Sync cannot be adjusted because it is under the control of your MIDI capable software Note Meter Subdivision and Accent Pattern can all be adjusted when syncing to a MIDI ep clock signal MIDI clock will only affect the BPM or Tempo of your unit and is not capable of setting more complex parameters such as Beats Per Measure or Beat Value You will need midi to manually set these parameters for the BodyBeat sync to count correctly in respect to your E IDI software Importing MIDI files as Tempo Maps The BodyBeat Sync is capable of storing nine MIDI Tempo Maps in its local memory A MIDI Tempo Map is a MIDI file that has been imported into the BodyBeat Sync via the BodyBeat S
15. ea along the belt line pc Hip area near the pelvic bone Nape of the neck 3 Shoe top Sleeve or pocket P CT Note Be sure that the correct capsule side of the Vibe Clip is facing the body If the vibration is too intense turn the capsule away from the body 20 ie a Tuning Reference Tones The BodyBeat Sync can be used to generate a tuning reference tone through the on board speaker or headphones The Concert A setting can be adjusted from 390 490Hz in 1 10th Hz increments Chromatic pitches from C1 to C8 can be generated based on the Concert A setting The BodyBeat Sync is set at A 440Hz as default Press the Pitch Voice Button once All metronome settings will disappear and the Note Label will be gin flashing The BodyBeat Sync will emit a reference tone equal to the chromatic pitch and octave number that is displayed in the Preset Voice Bar Note Display area Use the Value Wheel Q to adjust the chromatic pitch to your preference peterson B0liBeit Note Tuning Reference Tones will also be transmitted from a Master when used in a group 21 Press the Pitch Voice Button a second time The Concert A label will flash indicating that you can now adjust the Concert A Hertz setting from 390 490Hz Use the Value Wheel to adjust The chromatic reference tones will vary in pitch based upon the Concert A setting you have chosen peterson candseent Pitch Voice Button ACCENT z
16. ed to the SyNC icon to read SYNC Your BodyBeat Sync is now a member of the group and under control of the groups Master unit At this point all controls on the SYNC D unit are locked with the exception of the Volume Control and the Power On Off Button You may also change the Metronome voice while SYNC D When any other control is pressed the LCD display will flash the locked icon as well as the Syncd icon to remind you that you are SYNC D and unable to change settings A sc Pressing and holding the Sync Mode Button will break away from the group and return to Solo Mode Simply returning to Sync Mode and pressing the Sync Button again will re sync to the same Master unless there is a closer Master in Open Registration Note As long as the unit stays in Sync Mode it can be powered off and on and it will retain all group information At the next power on it will automatically try to join the same group if the original Master unit is on and within range Since the group has already been formed prior the Master unit does not need to be in Open Registration Managing Groups Since the BodyBeat Sync operates on a network protocol similar to home WiFi there is no danger of interference between multiple groups in the same proximity Each group is unique and will operate independently even in the same room In Master Mode any of the previously discussed Metronome functions will be shared with the group Syncing to MIDI clock or
17. ion does not work it means that youre firmware is even older than this feature and you will need to update your firmware Volume Control Adjusts the volume of either the on board speaker or headphones for all audible output Tempo Select Activates the Tempo Mode Subsequent presses of the Tempo Button will alter the active digit of the tempo setting Tempo can be adjusted by whole beats per minute or 1 10th beats per minute Once selected the Value Wheel will increment or decrement the tempo value by the desired amount ranging from 10 to 280 Quarter Notes per minute Note Tempo is always set in quarter notes per minute Be sure to calculate the correct tempo for meters in which the quarter note does not represent one beat Tempo can also be set by tapping the beat on the Value Wheel When entering a tempo by using the Tap Tempo feature each tap is assumed as 1 beat of the current Meter setting unless an Accent Pattern is selected in which case you may enter the tempo by tapping the accented beats only For example in 7 8 with a 2 2 3 Accent Pattern you can set the tempo by tappping quarter note quarter note dotted quarter note POWER ON FUNCTION Holding this button while turning the BodyBeat Sync on using the Start Stop On Off button will start the unit in Update Mode Do this before attempting to load new firmware You will need to restart the unit to return it to normal operation 9 Meter Select
18. l installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution Any changes or modifications not expressely approved by the party responsible for compliance could cause the module to cease to comply with FCC rules part 15 and thus void the user s authority to operate the equipment 23 Warranty We warrant this product to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of ONE year after delivery to the original purchaser Our obligation under this warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of any part or parts which prove upon our examination to be defective This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from transportation misuse abuse or alteration The complete unit must be returned to our factory
19. mpo maps and firmware updates 6 Controls Preset Bar MIDI D Pitch Voice Select Sync Control Sync Mode Select Tempo Select Meter Select Subdivision Select Accent Pattern Select Volume Control 6 D Value wheal alue Wheel Tap Tempo Control Previous Preset Store Preset Shift B Next Preset Panel Lock Start Stop On Off Q Preset Bar MIDI Select Toggles the BodyBeat Sync between displaying the Preset Number or the Bar Measure counter SHIFT FUNCTION Pressing this button while holding the Shift button will activate MIDI Tempo Map mode if there have been MIDI tempo maps loaded into memory via USB Pitch Voice Select Enters Pitch mode for tuning to a reference note The first press activates the chromatic tuning note while the second press activates the variable Concert A setting A third press will return to Metronome mode SHIFT FUNCTION Pressing this button while holding the Shift button will enter Voice Select mode allowing the user to change the sound of the metronome click iy Sync Control Activates the current Sync Mode see Sync Mode Select of the BodyBeat Sync O SYNC SYNCD In Master Mode pressing and holding the Sync Control Button will initiate a new group The O R icon will appear on the LCD signifying Open Registration as well as the Wireless Icon During this time the group is open for new members to join
20. nger edited and all changes have been lost 17 Once you are satisfied with the changes you have made to a preset press the Store Button All settings on the LCD display will disappear leaving only a flashing Preset label and a preset location number At this point you may choose a different location to save your new preset using the Q Previous and Next buttons or you may continue to store the preset in its existing location Pressing the Store Button again will store the preset into the location you have chosen the LCD display will return to its normal state and the J will no longer be displayed Note This makes it very easy to copy presets Simply locate the preset you would like to copy press Store and choose a new location number to copy it to Edited Icon Store Button Navigate through your stored Presets by using the Next and Previous buttons Holding either button will gradually increase the rate of selection in the respective direction 18 Selecting a Metronome Voice The BodyBeat Sync has four available voices or sets of sounds for metronome playback when using the BodyBeat Sync as an audio metronome Each voice or sound set has three distinct parts each playing a different role within the rhythmic pattern The available metronome voices are 1 Rimshot 2 Clave 3 Wood Block and 4 Beep To change the metronome voice press and hold the Shift button and then press the Pitch Voice button The P
21. ns of both will always be available at the following locations USB software http www bodybeat net syncUSBpc or http www bodybeat net sync USBmac Latest Firmware http www bodybeat net syncfirmware 26 After the computer recognizes and installs the device automatically open the BodyBeat Sync USB software Select USB Audio Device as both the MIDI In and MIDI Out Devices in Windows XP Only A Load button will become active Press the Load button to browse to the location in which you saved your downloaded firmware update and select the file BodyBeat Sync firmware files will always have the extension BIN t BodyBeatSYNC Firmware Loader ama Once you have selected the firmware file Frmware Loader press the Update button to allow the software i to be transferred to the BBS 1 hardware Do not interrupt power down or unplug the Bodybeat Sync during the firmware update process It might take a few minutes 2 When the transfer has finished the BodyBeat gt Sync USB software will notify you that the update is complete You will need to reboot Q Body Be your BBS 1 by turning it off and then back on SYNC This process must be repeated for every BodyBeat Sync in your group bodyBeat Sync with older firmware will not synchro 2 a nize to a designated Master that has a Bee aes Ant en 1 00 01 Firmware version 1 00 00 newer version o f firmware peterson
22. ost controls When a button is pushed and the panel has been locked the icon will flash to remind the user that the panel has been locked Note The Panel Lock Icon will also flash when a unit has been syncd and a button is pressed to indicate that the metronome settings of a syncd unit cannot be altered Battery Level Indicator Displays the amount of battery life remaining in the rechargeable Lithium Ion battery When the unit is charging the battery indicator will animate Presets The BodyBeat Sync default preset memory is loaded with the same preset in all 100 preset locations This default preset consists of the following parameters Tempo 120 bpm Meter or Time Signature 4 4 Subdivision Quarter Note Accent Pattern None Above Preset 100 are 14 Practice Patterns These patterns generally span 2 bars or measures and only allow tempo alteration and storing Meter is fixed and uneditable Subdivisions and Accent Patterns are not used For more detail on Practice Patterns see Appendix C Practice Patterns 16 Creating and Storing Presets If the Preset Voice Bar Note Display is not currently displaying the Preset label press the Preset button until it does so To create a preset you may simply edit the current set tings or use the Next and Previous buttons to navigate to a new preset location Access the various settings within a preset by pressing the corresponding button Tempo Meter Subdivision
23. playing MIDI Tempo Maps will transmit to any unit that has joined the group 31 Appendix A Subdivisions The available list of subdivisions varies upon the Beat Value parameter of the Meter setting Subdivisions will always be notated correctly as one whole beat of the selected meter The following chart shows the available subdivisions in relation to meter The Beats Per Measure parameter does not affect subdivisions and is shown in grey z 4 4 y y x as E 32 Appendix B Accent Patterns The available list of accent patterns varies upon the Beats Per Measure parameter of the Meter setting Accent Patterns will always be notated as a combination of 2 and 3 counts that add up to the Beats Per Measure parameter of the selected meter The last accent pattern in each list is shown as and signifies no Accent Pattern AND no accented downbeat gt gt gt Example k with ACCENTS 2 2 3 sounds like JJS M 2 2 E DER X 23 3 2 Se 2 2 2 3 3 X 2 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 D 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 Ye 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 AS 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 9 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 2 22229 Sa Ia eh MP a SP Je Some at Sa og a Ait Sopa fg ae ete DHe el ae at ee 22 02 20 20 07 53 22 23 09 2732 2 3 3722 2 3 3 2 2 3 2 3 259322 3322 2 273 3272 2723 3 2 29 22 3 3 3 3 Note Holding the Shift Button and pressing Accent Pattern will toggle between Normal and Accents Only modes In Accents Only
24. rengue amp 4 Count Hustle Dddd 3 Count Hustle ID dd feel fae fed J Country 2 Step ALL ETPPOPECPIFIPE peterson e BodyBeat C Petersen haus In addition to this owners manual the official BodyBeat website at www bodybeat net contains a complete FAQ section and a library of video tutorials 2011 Peterson Electro Musical Products Inc 11601 S Mayfield Avenue Alsip IL 60803 2476 USA 1 708 388 3311 www petersontuners com www bodybeat net
25. reset Voice Bar Note Display will change to Voice and display a number from 1 to 4 Use the Q Previous and Next buttons to select a voice Voices can be changed while the metronome is playing peterson BNWBEAEY Shift Button Note Voice selection has no effect on the Vibe Clip when using the BodyBeat Sync as a tactile pulsating metronome 19 Each voice has a high medium and low voice part The highest pitched part within the voice represents the downbeat of the bar or measure The medium pitched part is heard when an accent pattern is active and will represent the accented beats within the measure The lowest pitched voice part indicates a normal beat Subdivisions are also represented using the lowest pitch but are played at a slightly lower volume than normal beats Note When using the BodyBeat Sync with the Vibe Clip as a tactile pulsating metronome the voice parts are instead felt as levels of intensity High medium and low intensity vibrations correspond to the high medium and low pitches within the voices Using the BodyBeat Sync with the Vibe Clip The BodyBeat Sync can be used as a tactile pulsating metronome with the help of the Vibe Clip The built in speaker will automatically be silenced as well as the Headphone Output The Vibe Clip allows the rhythm to be transmitted from the BodyBeat Sync to the user invisibly and silently via vibration Apply the Vibe Clip to one of the following areas Waist ar
26. s 0 for no count in Slot 6 empty Count in i Load Delete Slot 7 empty Count in i Load Delete Slot 8 empty JCount in i Load Delete Loop Checking this box will continuously loop your MIDI tempo map until it is manu akebio Tango Ma a 1 A isincamd ally stopped This makes it easy to rehearse Tempo Map Backup Los Fe short multi bar patterns that contain meter Bodybeat Sync Hardware version 1 00 01 Firmware version 1 02 02 Desktop Loader Version 1 02 0 and or tempo changes Slot 9 empty Count in D toad Delete peterson Once you have finished selecting MIDI tempo maps press the button labeled Sync to transfer MIDI tempo map data to your BBS 1 You may archive and recall an entire bank all 9 slots of MIDI tempo maps into one backup file using the Load File and Save File buttons Pressing Clear All will remove all MIDI tempo map files from all 9 locations 24 Selecting a MIDI Tempo Map Once you have imported a MIDI Tempo Map into at least one memory slot of the BodyBeat Sync press the Preset MIDI Button while holding the Shift Key The YJ icon will appear along with a number if there is at least one MIDI Tempo Map stored on the device Use the Value Wheel to select the tempo map you wish to play Locations without MIDI Tempo Maps will not
27. tterns is dependent on the Beats Per Measure Value chosen within the Meter setting Since the list of available Accent Patterns consists of every possible combination of 2 and 3 that will add up to the current Beats Per Measure there are no Accent Patterns available for Meters with a Beats Per Measure setting of 1 3 For a complete list of available Accent Patterns relative to the Meter setting see Appendix B Accent Patterns SHIFT FUNCTION Pressing this button while holding the Shift button will toggle between Normal and Accents Only modes In Accents Only mode the dashes between the numbers will disappear signifying that the unaccented beats will not be heard When there is no accent pattern selected toggling to Accent Only mode will result in only the downbeat of each bar being heard Value Wheel Tap Tempo Control Turning the wheel will alter the value of whatever parameter has been selected using the right row of buttons Rotating the wheel clockwise increments the value while counter clockwise decrements the value If a parameter has not recently been selected or changed within 8 seconds the Value Wheel will affect the tempo setting as default Pressing in or down on the wheel repeatedly will set the tempo via Tap Tempo Mode For more information on Tap Tempo see Tempo Select GB Note When editing preset parameters the E icon will appear at the top of the LCD to signify that a
28. ur group Pressing and holding the Sync Button subsequently on the Master unit will switch in and out of Open Registration mode al lowing new members to join or closing your group so no further members can join Pressing and holding the Sync Mode Button will break the group and return to Solo Mode Any members who are a part of the group will be un syncd SHIFT FUNCTION Pressing and Holding the Shift Button and pressing the Sync Button will display the number of units currently syncd to the master Note As long as the unit stays in Master Mode it can be powered off and on and it will retain all group information At the next power on it will automatically recreate the same group and any prior members will automatically rejoin if they are on and within range 29 Joining a Group Press the Mode Button to cycle through the 3 basic modes of function When the Sync Mode Display reads Sync you are ready to join an existing group Be sure there is a unit set to Master Mode and in Open Registration Mode Button Press do not need to hold the Sync Button You will see the gt Wireless Icon animate as your unit is trying to locate a group Sync Button 30 When a group is found your BodyBeat Sync will join the nearest group or group with the strongest signal the Wireless icon will stop animating and will display the signal strength of the nearest Master unit A D will be add
29. via the USB port the updating label is displayed while the bars animate to signify the progress of the update Subdivision Display Displays the subdivision of the active preset Subdivisions will always display correctly notated as one whole beat of the current meter or time signature Subdivisions are not selectable in either Tempo Map playback or Practice Pattern modes Available Subdivisions are dependant upon the current Beat Value parameter of the Meter setting For more about Subdivisions see Appendix A Subdivisions Icon Status Display MIDI Indicator When playing back a MIDI Tempo Map the MIDI icon will appear as well as the number 1 9 of the tempo map being played When the BodyBeat Sync is receiving MIDI Clock via the USB port only the MIDI icon will display Open Registration Icon Appears when a BodyBeat Sync in Master Mode starts a new group or reopens an existing group Members can only join when this icon is displayed on the Master Edited Icon Appears when a preset parameter has been edited but not yet saved 15 D Wireless Indicator The Wireless Indicator will appear when in any other mode than Solo Mode While in Master Mode it indicates that there is an active group led by that unit In Sync Mode it displays the various levels of signal strength being received from the master Panel Lock Icon This icon appears when the Panel Lock Switch has been set to the lock position disabling m
30. ync USB software Once imported only the number of bars meter changes and tempo changes are stored in the BodyBeat Sync memory All instrument track and pitch information is ignored It is then referred to as a MIDI Tempo Map Up to 999 bars can be stored in each of nine memory locations MIDI Tempo Maps can also be created from scratch using a free online tool To download the latest version of the USB software and obtain further instruction on how to import MIDI files as MIDI Tempo Maps or to design your own Tempo Maps visit http www bodybeat net 23 Connect your BodyBeat Sync to a computer using the provided mini USB cable After the computer recognizes and installs the device automatically open the BodyBeat Sync USB software Select USB Audio Device as both the MIDI In and MIDI Out Devices in Windows XP Only For each of the 9 memory slots you may browse to the location in which you saved a MIDI tempo map and select the MID file t BodyBeatSYNC Tempo Map Loader Ex Count In Set a number of bars to count in Tempo Map Loader for each tempo map by using the up and down Sot 1 Pavement lount in arrows or simply typing in the number The sot 2 Povem aunt in BodyBeat Sync will count the specified num Sot 2 fempatanpy count in f ber of bars in the same meter and tempo of the ca ns current bar when play is pressed The count st ait i En RE in bars will be shown as negative numbers You may set count in from 0 8 bar
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