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Average user rating 3.5 of 5

• ComfortablyNumb56

  

  Sat 20 Sep 2008, 6:37 am UTC

  User rating 5 of 5

  Great little device for capturing ideas and developing them into complete songs. It has good sounds and remarkably records very clearly. The virtual tracks help in adding layers of overdubs and the sound clarity is not diminished when you bounce to stereo. Portability is the strength of this little unit. The USB connection to your computer is also very handy. It does what it does at an attractive price. Recommended for any musician, whether pro or hobbyist, to have in their kit.

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• thedeva

  

  Sun 3 Feb 2008, 7:29 pm UTC

  User rating 4 of 5

  One of the main features of the Micro BR is the 4 track recorder. I found this surprisingly simple to use, and the quality is also better than I had expected.
  The Micro is great as a learning aid. Just put the track onto the SD card and you can key in a loop to just play back the track a section at a time. Then you can slow down the tempo without affecting the pitch. I also like to put a backing track onto the card to play along with, and this too can be slowed down if you are just learning the song.
  There is a decent selection of effects, and though they are obviously not the same quality as you would find on a dedicated stompbox or multi effects unit, I was pleasantly surprised. You also have the facility to tweak them or create your own and save them.
  The rhythm patches are good, though for practicing I just prefer to play along to pre-recorded backing tracks.
  The Micro comes with a good old fashioned paper instruction manual which is clear and easy to use.
  This is a great little product with a good range of features. You would expect a unit of this size to be a bit fiddly to use, but after a few days it all becomes clear. I would advise buying some high power rechargeable batteries or a mains adaptor or both, but then I would suggest that with any battery powered product.
  

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• johnnyboy9

  

  Sat 2 Feb 2008, 1:04 pm UTC

  User rating 1 of 5

  How is it for recording canned music and slowing it down to learn to play the riffs?

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• diete639

  

  Sat 5 Jan 2008, 8:13 pm UTC

  User rating 3 of 5

  Although fantastic if you're "on the go", it takes a while to get used to. I used to own a Tascam 4 track, which makes me really miss the simplicity of tape.
  People who buy this, don't want to record an album on it. I bought it to capture riffs that came into my head whilst travelling. To set up, there are too many button presses required and that to me means it won't see light of day "till I get a round tuit" (sic).
  Great for geeks though. I'll stick to my GuitarPort and software. Bulkier, but so much easier to use for what I want it for.

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