5 – Recorder operations–Varispeed operations (pitch and SSA)TASCAM 788 Digital PortaStudio 59Pitch1 Press and hold the PITCH/SSA key for about asecond (see “Key sense time” on page 33) andrelease it. The indicator lights and the displaychanges:2 If the PITCH CONTROL section at theleft of the screen is not active (there is no boxaround it), press the Ó key to move the cursorthere.3 Use the dial to change the pitch from -6.0%to +6.0% in 0.1% steps. If playback is beingcarried out while this is done, you will be ableto hear the change.4 Press the PITCH/SSA key to return to the homescreen and once again to turn off the pitchchange.NOTEThe above steps can be carried out while playback isstopped or in operation, but cannot be carried out duringrecording. It is also possible to start playback while adjust-ing the pitch, but not to start recording at that time.To use the set pitch When the pitch changevalue has been set in the way described above, andthe 788 shows the home screen, simply press thePITCH/SSA key briefly to turn the indicator on andto change the pitch.SSA (Slow Speed Audition)1 Press and hold the PITCH/SSA key for about asecond (see “Key sense time” on page 33) andrelease it. The indicator lights and the displaychanges:2 If the SLOW SPEED section at the rightof the screen is not active (there is no boxaround it), press the Á key to move the cursorthere.3 Use the channel SELECT keys to select thetracks which will be played back. These tracksare always in pairs.4 Use the dial to change the speed between85%, 65% and 50% (the displayed valuesare approximate). If playback is being carriedout while this is done, you will be able to hearthe change.The above steps can be carried out while playback isstopped or in operation, but cannot be carried out duringrecording. It is also possible to start playback while adjust-ing the speed, but not to start recording at that time.5 Press the PITCH/SSA key to return to the homescreen and once again to turn off the SSAmode.To use the SSA When the speed change valuehas been set in the way described above, simply pressthe PITCH/SSA key briefly to turn the indicator onand to change the speed, but without changing thescreen display.Press the PITCH/SSA key briefly once again to turnoff the speed change.
