Customer Reviews

Tascam CD-VT2 CD Vocal and Instrument Trainer

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Not everyone has a need for this but if you do, it works very well. It plays a CD well enough although if that's all you need then don't buy this. What it does well is it can either speed or slow the tempo of what is on the CD without changing the pitch, or it can change the pitch of what is on the CD without changing the tempo. It also acts as a tuner. And, it can remove center channel vocals if you want to just hear the music portion of what is on the CD.

Regarding the tempo and pitch change, it executes these tasks flawlessly.

Regarding the vocal elimination, it removes the vocals satisfactorily. I don't think any machine can do a perfect job because there's too many hitches inherent in the recording, but this one does a good enough job so that the vocals are faint enough for someone to sing over and not compete with them.

Build quality is good - it is part of the Teac company and they make quality stuff. I bought a separate power transformer for this unit so I didn't have to worry about batteries, so I have no comments regarding how long the batteries last.

The controls and functions are neatly laid out on the panel and are easy to use. The instruction book is easy to follow. This product does what I bought it for very well so I am happy with it.

Compact and easy to use with outstanding features. Match with a Tascam PSP520 power supply (don't be enticed by the lower priced adapter as it does not match the voltage requirements of this unit) and a couple of inexpensive, powered speakers and you've got the perfect instrument trainer. Carve out that 18 second instrumental in the middle of a CD recording, slow it down, and loop it endlessly and you'll finally figure out that solo that's eluded you for so long. Fun and functional.

I loved all its functions. It's very user friendly. The only inconvenience is the fragile rotor that spins the cd. Mine broke, so I would recommend the mp3 version. Also, you'll have to buy the AC adapter separtely, so you don't have to worry about the short battery life.

This item is OK, but certainly has its limits. You must purchase the "more-expensive" battery eliminator as well, unless you own a battery factory.

I use this with my students to play sections of pieces at a slower tempo. Slow practice equals fast progress and this machine helps keep the students from practicing too fast.

Bought this item mainly to listen to music/spoken word faster than normal. The variable speed is not very variable if you want to go faster. It only will go 16% faster. For me it was a big waste of money. On any computer you can buy a program (the amazing slow downer for example) that will cost a fraction of the cost and play 300% faster, not 16%. It will go 50% slower, so if you just want to go slow it might be ok. Also it eats 4 double a batteries like they were popcorn, and the charger that was sent as recommend was the wrong voltage. It needs a 5v adapter. The quality of the sound is decent.

I found the Tascam a great piece of equipment for isolating parts of a recording and slowing them or speeding them with no pitch change.

Problem is that it lasted for about a year. Now that it's no longer covered by warranty (what is it, 30 days?), what do I do with it? It's probably cheaper to buy another one than to try to have it repaired.