Beatnik™ Rhythmic Analyzer Model
RA
800
P
User Guide
iv
Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide............................................................................... ii
Using the Default Settings................................................................ ii
Changing Default Settings................................................................ ii
Copyright........................................................................................... iii
Introduction.........................................................................................6
Layout ..................................................................................................6
Current Settings Display ...................................................................8
Data Display .....................................................................................8
Settings Panel ...................................................................................8
Metronome Panel..............................................................................9
Selector.............................................................................................9
Power On/Off Switch ......................................................................10
Headphones (or external speaker) Jack ............................................10
AC Jack ..........................................................................................10
Drum Pad .......................................................................................10
Powering Beatnik...............................................................................11
Attaching the AC Adapter ...............................................................11
Inserting Batteries ...........................................................................11
Turning Beatnik On and Off............................................................12
Overview of Setting up a Practice Session.........................................12
Setting the Tempo..............................................................................13
Set Tempo ......................................................................................13
Measured Tempo ............................................................................13
Selecting a Note..................................................................................14
Setting the Volume.............................................................................14
Starting and Pausing a Practice Session............................................14
Using the Start/Pause button............................................................14
Using the Tap Start Control.............................................................15
The Accuracy Analyzers....................................................................15
Groove Analyzer.............................................................................15
Subdivision Analyzer ......................................................................16
View Options in Subdivision Analyzer..............................................16
Skill Levels and Scoring ....................................................................18
Skill Levels.....................................................................................18
Scoring ...........................................................................................19
Click/Tap ...........................................................................................19
Click Depth Control ........................................................................20
Tap Tempo / Tap Start Control........................................................20
Glossary .............................................................................................22
Index ..................................................................................................24