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.
Table Of Contents FCC Statements ..........................................................................................................................................................3 Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Included Items / Charging ...........................................................................................................................
FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. 2. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 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, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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, transportation charges prepaid.
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.
Connections Vibe Clip Output Aux Output Headphone Output USB/Power Socket 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).
Controls Preset/Bar/MIDI Pitch/Voice Select Sync Control Sync Mode Select Tempo Select Meter Select Subdivision Select Accent Pattern Select Volume Control Previous Preset Value Wheel / Tap Tempo Control Store Preset / Shift Next Preset Panel Lock Start/Stop - On/Off Preset/Bar/MIDI Select Toggles the BodyBeat Sync between displaying the Preset Number or the Bar/Measure counter.
Sync Control Activates the current Sync Mode (see ‘Sync Mode Select’ ) of the BodyBeat Sync. 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.
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 function does not work, it means that you’re 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.
Meter Select 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.
Note: The list of available Accent Patterns 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: - 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. 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.
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.
Basic Metronome Functions LCD Display Areas Preset / Voice / Bar / Note Display - In normal metronome operation, these three digits will display 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.
Accent Pattern Display - Displays the accent pattern of the active preset. If no accent pattern is selected or there are no available accent patterns for the current meter setting, this section will not be visible. A combination of and 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.
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 most controls.
Creating and Storing Presets -If the Preset / Voice / Bar / Note Display is not currently displaying the Preset Preset button until it does so. To create a preset, you may simply edit the current setlabel, press the 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, Accent ). Then, adjust the value of that setting by rotating the Value Wheel.
Store Button. All settings Once you are satisfied with the changes you have made to a preset, press the 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 Previous and Next buttons, or you may continue to store the preset in its existing location.
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.
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.
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 begin flashing.
Pitch/Voice Button a second time. The Concert A label will flash indicating that you can now Press the 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. Pitch /Voice Button 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.
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.
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.
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 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 be selectable.
Updating The Firmware - Turn off your BodyBeat Sync and connect it to a computer using the provided Tempo Select Button, then press and hold the Start / Stop - On mini USB cable. Press and hold the / 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. Tempo Select Plugging the BBS-1 into the USB port may automatically turn the unit on in some cases.
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.
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.
Sync Button. You will see the Wireless Icon animate as your unit is creating a new Press and hold the group. When the group is ready for members to join, the icon will appear signifying Open Registration. Sync Button At this point, any BodyBeat Sync within range is able to join your group. Pressing and holding the Sync Button subsequently ( on the Master unit ) will switch in and out of Open Registration mode allowing new members to join, or closing your group so no further members can join.
Mode Button to cycle through the 3 basic modes of function. When the Joining a Group - Press 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 is trying to locate a group. Sync Button.
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 will be added to the icon to read . Your BodyBeat Sync is now a member of the group and under control of the group’s 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In addition to this owner’s 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.
