User manual BOSS TU-88

[. . . ] The sound of the note name/string number shown in the display is played. CHROMATIC mode: You can play any of the twelve notes in the chromatic scale (C4­B4). When you're using the Flat feature, the pitch of the tones played is adjusted accordingly. [. . . ] You can set this within the range of (one semitone lower) through (five semitones or two and a half steps lower). with the regular setting , and alternately flash. Meter This shows the difference in pitch from the indicated note name or string number. Reference Pitch The frequency of the A4 ptich (the middle A on a piano keybord) that is used in tuning for performances is called the "reference pitch. " Accu-Pitch function This indicates whether the Accu-Pitch feature is on (displayed) or off (not shown). Sixteenth note 6: Clave-based pattern 3-2 Tuning Guide These show how close you are to the target pitch. When the Accu-Pitch feature is on, a beeping sound is played when the pitch of the instrument you're tuning stabilizes within a range of three cents above or below the correct pitch. This sound tells you that the pitch is in tune. Hold down [ TUNER] and press [ power on. Whenever this operation is carried out, the Accu-Pitch feature is switched on or off. when the Accu-Pitch feature is enabled , Accu-Pitch appears in the display. Nothing is displayed when the feature is deactivated. Once a battery is installed in the TU-88, the following settings can be stored in memory, where they'll be preserved even while the power is turned off. Beats This indicates the current beat of a Rhythm Style as it's playing. [. . . ] 0Hz) Expected battery Approximately 8 hours life under contin- This figure will vary depending on the uous use (carbon) actual conditions of use. The meter and Tuning Guide show how far the note is from the correct pitch. With the intended note name/string number appearing in the display, tune the instrument so that both and of the Tuning Guide are lit, and the meter needle points to 0 (center position). [. . . ]