TN-1B

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What's New!

January 11, 2016 ver.1.3.0 released.

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Outline

TN-1B is tuner for bassist. It has a simpleness of self-explanatory.
You can tune bass, Standard, Half Step Down, Full Step Down, 1&1/2 Steps Down, Drop-D, Lowered Cello.

You can change reference pitch-A between 438Hz and 445Hz.

TN-1B has a tuning fork for reference pitch-A.
To make sound, please tap the image of the tuning fork. By tapping again, you can stop.

NOTE.
This app has been made to detect the pitch as accurate as possible, but it will indicate incorrect pitch by the situation may occur.
Please acknowledge it.

    Release history

    January 11, 2016 ver.1.3.0 released.

    You can try restricted features.
    Fixed some texts.
    Localised in Indonesian.
    November 8, 2015 ver.1.2.0 released.
    Added function that share beat pattern data with TN-1G, TN-DR, Maelz DX Pro on your iPhone.
    October 10, 2015 ver.1.1.0 released.
    Added drum-machine function.
    September 25, 2015 ver.1.0.4 released.
    Some fix for iOS9.
    August 13, 2015 ver.1.0.3 released.
    Fixed the layout for iPad.
    May 21, 2015 ver.1.0.2 released.
    Fixed a bug of image parts.
    April 07, 2015 ver.1.0.1 released.

    Known bugs

    under preparation.

How to use TN-1B

FAQ

Q. I think the meter movement is slow.

A. This app has a slight delay before pointing to the pitch. Is the time lag for adapting to bass tone. Manual mode is delay less than auto mode, because the manual mode does not detect the string. Please try the manual mode.

Q. Pitch meter is jerky, I can not tune my bass well.

A. Please try to turn off Auto-mode, and twang harmonics(flageolet tones) on 12th-fret. May result in a smooth movement. Also, especially in Auto Mode, the meter movement is getting delayed behind the sound. It is attributed to accept low frequency. Please note that.

Q. Message "TN-1B needs Microphone." is displayed, the pitch meter does not work.

[no mic]

A. TN-1B uses the functionality of microphone to analyze the pitch. Microphone function needs your permission for privacy. Once you exit TN-1B, please enable TN-1B in [Settings icon]-[Privacy]-[Microphone].

[menu settings]
[arrow]
[menu privacy]
[arrow]
[menu microphone]
[arrow]
[menu tn1b]

Q. I cannot turn on switch "Change String by Close A Hand".

A. This feature is disabled on devices(e.g iPod touch) that do not have a proximity sensor.

Q. Screen is blackout when I use feature "Change String by Close A Hand".

A. It is a design of the proximity sensor. This is normal behavior, please understand.

Q. I purchased "Remove Ads" earlier. After I re-install after I delete TN-1B, ads has become to be displayed again.

A. In purchase screen, please press "Restore" button. Of course, there is no charge.

Q. I already purchased "Remove Ads", but I have mistaken, pressed "Buy" button, not "Restore" button. I do will be charged again?

A. No charges will be applied. "Remove ads" is because it is in-app billing of non-consumable, it's the system that is not possible the same user to multiple purchases.

Q. When the app is closed, stop playback of drum machines.

A. This app does not support background playback. So you can enable background play in the app TN-DR or Maelz DX Pro available. The rhythm pattern data can be shared with those apps. Please refer to "How to share with other apps".

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy covers your use of this application.
This app does not collect, store, or share any personal information, or anything related to your device. We do not collect any statistics, trends, neither do we track user movements.
The app allows you to open web URLs from the application. The URLs might be saved by internet browsers on your device.
For information regarding the information stored by these application, please read the privacy policy of the internet browsers on your device.
In addition, this app displays advertisement by Amazon Mobile Ads, iAd, AdMob, InMobi, AppLovin, AppBank, AdColony, Fyber and Vungle. In this Privacy Policy, please refer to "Amazon.com Privacy Notice" by Amazon, "Appleā€™s commitment to your privacy" by Apple, "Privacy Policy" by Google, "Privacy Policy" by InMobi, "Privacy Policy" by AppLovin and "Privacy Policy(Japanese)" by AppBank, "PRIVACY POLICY" by AdColony, "Fyber GmbH Privacy Policy" by Fyber and "Vungle Inc's Privacy Policy" by Vungle.

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And please send us any comments, bug reports, English mistakes and suggestions.
When you contact me, please send mail to info@blowbend.jp.
In addition, you may not necessarily be able to answer to additional feedback from you. Your understanding is requested.
Thank for your support.

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Tuning Uses TN-1B

1. First, please check the settings of TN-1B.

Look at info-window in the center of the screen.
Reference Pitch: Can you see "A440"?
Tuning set: Can you see "Standard"?

[info window]

You can change the setting of reference pitch here.
[set ref pitch]

You can change the setting of tuning set here.
[set tuning set]


2. Turn to Manual-Mode(orange color).
[auto mode off]
You can turn to Manual-Mode by tapping a few times.


3. Tap the button on the far left, and select the E-string.
[select 6th]


4. Please pick the E-string(thickest string) of your bass.

Take care to not sound other strings.


5. Look at the meter.

[meter too low]
The sound of your bass is too low against target pitch. Wind up the peg slowly that until the needle points to "0".

[meter low]
The sound of your bass is low against target pitch. Wind up the peg slowly that until the needle points to "0".

[meter too high]
The sound of your bass is too high against target pitch. Loosen the peg in order to that the needle is to come to the left of "0" once back, and wind up the peg slowly that until the needle points to "0".

[meter high]
The sound of bass is high against target pitch. Loosen the peg in order to that the needle is to come to the left of "0" once back, and wind up the peg slowly that until the needle points to "0".

Note.
When the sound of the bass is higher than the target pitch (or gone to the right side over "0"), loosen the strings once. You make the needle that matches to "0" by while winding up. By doing so, the string does not loose easily, and the pitch will stable.
[loose and wind up]



[meter in tune]
Since the needle is pointing to "0", the pitch is in tune with target.

IMPORTANT.
Octave higher from target pitch, and in pitch of octave lower, TN-1B was made needle to point to 0. From this, TN-1B displaying "too high", and pitch of your bass is further increased, the meter will be displays as "too low".
For this reason, you wind up the string, is very dangerous that break a string, even if meter displayed as "too low". If you're a bass beginner, then it is necessary that people who can well to tuning your bass. Please use TN-1B only to fine-tune.


6. In the same way, tune in order to G-string from A-string.


7. After tuning up to G-string, back to the E-string, Please check up to G-string.
[check again]
In all strings, the meter needle to the point to 0, please repeat tuning. Depending on the strength of the neck of your bass, or the gauge of the string set, you may need to be repeated many times.


8. In all strings, the meter needle points to "0", tuning is complete.

Bass is an instrument that will be off pitch eased. You need to tune always before you play.
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How to create beat pattern.

(1). Open "Beat Patterns" and tap "Edit".

[pattern_cre01]

(2). A pattern list is to be edit-mode. Tap green (+)button that you make a choice.

[pattern_cre02]

(3). A new pattern is created.

[pattern_cre03]

(4). Tap "Done", edit-mode is finished.

[pattern_cre04]

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How to delete beat pattern.

Note.
Beat pattern that you removed, cannot be undone. Please note.

(1). Open "Beat Patterns", and flick pattern left that you want to delete.

[pattern_del01]

(2). [Delete] Button appears, and tap it.

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How to share beat pattern by AirDrop

With AirDrop, you can share the beat pattern with people nearby with an Apple device.
You also need to turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
For more information about the AirDrop, see "Use AirDrop to wirelessly share content" by Apple.

This is an example of sending beat pattern from Taro to Ichiro.

(1). Version up to latest TN-1B(or TN-1G) each iPhones.
(2). Make sure that each iPhone Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled.

(3). Enables AirDrop both iPhones.
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen, open Control Center.

[shareairdrop01]
Turn ebable AirDrop.
[shareairdrop02]

(4). Taro starts TN-1B, and choose beat pattern that Taro want to send.
And unlock screen of the Ichiro's iPhone.

[shareairdrop03]

(5). Tap share button on Taro's iPhone, and choose "Share beat pattern by AirDrop".

[shareairdrop04]

(6). Ichiro's iPhone is found, the icon will appear, tap it.

[shareairdrop05]

(7). Message is appearing on Ichiro's iPhone, and choose "Accept".

[shareairdrop06]

(8). Ichiro can choose which app to open data with. Select "TN-1B"(or "TN-1G").

[shareairdrop07]

(9). Start TN-1B(or TN-1G), and the message is shown.

[shareairdrop08]

(10). Taro's beat pattern has been added.

[shareairdrop09]

(11). Recommended that for security reasons, each iPhone AirDrop to disable.

[shareairdrop10]

Note.
Check the version of TN-1B when the error is displayed.

[import error]

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How to share beat pattern by email

This is an example of sending beat pattern from Taro to Ichiro.

(1). Version up to latest TN-1B(or TN-1G) each iPhones.
(2). Taro starts TN-1B, and choose beat pattern that Taro want to send.

[shareairdrop03]

(3). Tap share button on Taro's iPhone, and choose "Share beat pattern by email".

[shareemail01]

(4). New message screen of email with attachment file appears.
Please enter the address and subject.

[shareemail02]

(5). Ichiro received email.

[shareemail03]

(6). Long tap the attachment file.

[shareemail04]

(7). Ichiro can select apps to open attachments, choose "TN-1B"(or "TN-1G").

[shareemail05]

(8). Start TN-1B(or TN-1G), and the message is shown.

[shareemail06]

(9). Taro's beat pattern has been added.

[shareairdrop09]

Note.
Check the version of TN-1B when the error is displayed.

[import error]

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How to share with other apps

This app can share rhythm pattern data with other apps(e.g. TN-1G,DR,Maelz DX Pro) in your iPnone.
[share with other apps]
This is an example that sends data from TN-1B Pro to TN-DR.
Open the data that you want to send, and tap the share button.
[share with other apps01]

Select "Share with other apps"
[share with other apps02]

Data is exported to common area.
[share with other apps03]

Close TN-1B, and open TN-DR. Tap the import button.
[share with other apps05]

The data is imported from common area.
[share with other apps06]
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Main Screen

[main screen]

(1). pitch meter:
Target pitch is the point of zero.

(2). information of note:
Display tuning set name and frequency of target note.

(3). string button:
From left, E, A, D, G-string.
On Auto-mode, these buttons becomes indicator of detecting string.

(4). tuning fork:
Sound is when you tap. The sound will stop when you tap again.

(5). Auto-mode button:

[auto button off]
Off-mode: meter is stop.

[auto button manual]
Manual-mode: switch target string by string-button.

[auto button on]
Auto-mode: switch target string automatically.
You cannot use harmonics on 12th-fret.

[auto button on 8va]
Auto-mode(one octave higher): switch target string automatically.
This is auto-mode for harmonics on 12th-fret.

(6). settings button:
It will transition to Settings Screen.

(7). beat pattern list button:
It will transition to Beat Patterns Screen.

(8). trial button:
By viewing a short video-ad, you can use paid-features temporary.
Please try it!!

Note.
This feature may not be available, depending on the region where you live.
This feature may not be available temporary, depending on communication environment or ads is out of stock.
Please acknowledge it.

(9). help button:
This page you are looking at now is displayed.

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Settings Screen

[settings screen]

(1). tuning sets:

(2). lower string:
Set the pitch of the lower string on 5 or 6-string bass.

(3). higher string:
Set the pitch of the higher string on 5 or 6-string bass.

(4). reference pitch:
Set the reference pitch of A.

(5). note notation:
You can change language of note notation.

(6). change string by close a hand:
In Manual-mode, switch target string by press string-button.
But, when this switch is turned on, it is possible to select right side button by moving your hand closer to the device.

[touch]

[touch photo]
This feature uses proximity sensor. The proximity sensor is located near the earpiece. Close your finger to the earpiece, this feature works.

[next button]


This feature is disabled on devices(e.g. iPod touch) that do not have a proximity sensor.

(7). Rate TN-1B in App Store:
We are looking forward to your comments about this app. Thank you.

(8). remove ads:
It will transition to Purchase Screen, you can buy "Remove Ads" function(In-App Purchase).

(9). done button:
Save settings, and back to main screen.

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Beat Patterns Screen

[list screen]

(1). back button:

(2). edit button:
It changes list to edit mode.

(3). import button:
This button will import data that exported by other apps.

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Drum Machine Screen

[drum machine screen]

(1). beat indicator:
You have bought "Remove Ads", this indicator appears.

(2). name:

(3). beat selector:
You can select the number of items in a beat.

(4). tempo(BPM):

(5). start/stop:

(6). length of pattern:
You can set the length of a beat-pattern cycle between 4 and 32.

(7). beat indicator:
Beat item is progress by number of beat selector.

(8). tracks:
From the top is closed-hihat, half-closed-hihat, snare drum, bass drum. You have bought "Remove Ads", track of half-closed-hihat can be changed.

(9). share button:
You can send a beat-pattern to your friend by AirDrop or email.
This data is a common use with TN-1G(guitar tuner), you can share the rhythm pattern with the guitarist of your band.
Please look at "How to share by AirDrop" or "How to share by email".

(10). tempo button:
You can change the tempo(BPM).

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