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Is the Body Beat Sync discontinued?

Yes, the Body Beat Sync is discontinued.

Our current metronome is included within the StroboPLUS HDC.

StroboPLUS HDC

Body Beat Vibe Clip ( Black )

StroboPLUS HD/HDC Case

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How do I sync my BodyBeat Sync to Logic Pro ?

Logic Pro X Preferences > MIDI > MIDI Sync Project Settings > Destination (Bodybeat Sync) > select CLOCK and MTC. This must be done for each new project, as it is not a global setting.

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How do I send my product in for repair?

If you need to send your tuner in for repair, please open a support ticket.

All products returned for service must have a support ticket number on the outside of the box as well as on the accompanying paperwork on the inside of the box. If you have not registered your tuner, you must do so before returning it. Include a description of your problem. Please be specific about the type of malfunction as well as the conditions under which it occurs.

There is a minimum charge of $80.00 US plus a shipping charge for all Mechanical Peterson tuners received and a minimum charge of $40.00 US plus a shipping charge for all LCD Peterson tuners (unless subject to Peterson warranty). Payment options include PayPal, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover Card.

NOTE: For international (non-USA) repairs and for all Conn tuner repairs, a different procedure may apply. If you would like an advance estimate for service, you must include a request in writing with the tuner you ship.

Contact and Shipping Details:

For service of Peterson tuners:

Peterson Electro-Musical Products, Inc. 11601 South Mayfield Ave. Alsip, IL 60803 USA

TEL: 708-388-3311 (ext. 143) FAX: 708-388-3341

Email: techwest@petersonemp.com

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Where should I put the vibe clip?

The clip is best placed so that it is close to a bone and making good contact with your body. This way, the pulse will travel through your entire body.

Common places to clip the vibe are:

On your belt line at the small of the back next to your spine, on the back of your collar, on your side next to your hip bone, or on your shoe.

Remember, always place the barrel of the vibe toward your body for the most effective beat transfer.

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My Body Beatturns on and shuts off immediately?

If your Body Beat Sync screen comes on when plugged into a USB power supply or the USB jack of a computer and then shuts off immediately, the battery probably needs to be replaced. Peterson Strobe Tuners - Body Beat Sync battery The Body Beat Sync uses a standard BL-4B cell phone-style battery, like the one that is commonly used in Nokia phones. If you would like to purchase a spare battery, you can do so from the Peterson online store or purchase it from a local store or internet supplier.

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I have several tempo maps and I can only access the first one.

Due to a customer feature request to allow editing of the base tempo of a tempo map, the procedure to select tempo maps was changed. Hold shift ( grey semi-circle ) and then turn the grey knob.

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Windows 10/11 presents "USB device can't be recognized" error when I plug in my tuner.

If Windows 10 or 11 presents the error "USB device can't be recognized" when your tuner is plugged in, this is usually caused by a corrupt automatic driver installation.

A restart of your computer will usually solve this issue.

Click Windows/Start button

Select Power

Select Shut Down

After your computer powers off, restart your computer, plug in your tuner, and the USB drivers should install automatically.

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Turning the BBS off.

Contrary to a few reviews online, the BBS-1 does indeed power off by holding the Shift button and the Start/Stop button together for 2 seconds.

This process is also outlined on page 12 of the BBS-1 instruction manual below. Body Beat Sync Manual Body Beat Sync Manual The Shift Button is located between the two arrow buttons and is colored the same as the Start/Stop button.

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Updating the BBS firmware

To update the firmware on the Body Beat Sync, you will need to download two separate files.

The USB Software/Loader is required to load the firmware into the Sync. This will be a .msi installer file for Windows or a .dmg installer file for Mac OS X. Select the one you need for your computer below.

1. Download and install the USB Software/Firmware Loader Utility:

(OS X 10.5+): Download Mac

(Win XP/Vista/Windows 7): Download Windows

2. Download the latest firmware release: DOWNLOAD THE FIRMWARE HERE.

The actual firmware will be a .bin file. This file is the same for both Mac and Windows systems. Download this file and make note of where your computer locates it. You will need to navigate to it in the steps below. YOU ARE NOT DONE. PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW TO LOAD THE FIRMWARE INTO THE Body Beat Sync.

Firmware Installation Instructions: 1. Turn off your Body Beat Sync before connecting it to your computer.

2. Press and hold the Tempo button while connecting the Body Beat Sync to your computer using the provided USB cable. (If your Body Beat Sync does not power on automatically, press and hold the Tempo Button, then press and hold the Start/Stop Button to power on.)

3. Once connected, the Body Beat Sync will power on in Update Mode, and the Updating Icon will appear in the lower right corner of the LCD display after the computer recognizes and installs the device automatically.

4. Open the Body Beat Sync USB software. (Windows XP users only: you will need to manually select "USB Audio Device" for the MIDI In and MIDI Out tabs near the top of the software window.)

5. The Load button (lower right-hand side) will initially be greyed out, but once the software connects with the Sync, it will become active. Click Load and browse to the location on your computer where you saved the downloaded firmware update. Select the file to auto-load it.

6. When the update is finished, unplug the USB cable, power the unit off and then turn it back on to complete the process.

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How do I attach the belt clip to my Body Beat Sync.

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What should I do if my new Peterson product doesn't seem to work properly?

If you've first tried all of the solutions offered here, please contact Peterson directly. It is important that you do NOT return the product to the store in which you purchased it without Peterson instructing you to do so. If your unit is problematic, we would like to limit the chances of another customer purchasing the returned unit. Always arrange for product service or replacement directly with Peterson.

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What is the difference between the USB software and firmware?

The Body Beat Sync BBS-1 metronome is firmware updatable. This means that new features and updates can be loaded into the internal memory of the BBS-1 via the USB port. The latest firmware for you BBS-1 can always be downloaded from our website and we will send email notification to registered users when new firmware is available.

The Body Beat Sync USB Software is the application that is used on your PC or Mac to transfer the firmware to the BBS-1 hardware via the USB cable. This software can also be used to transfer MIDI Tempo Maps to your BBS-1.

Think of the firmware as the data that runs your BBS-1, and the USB Software as a vehicle to get that data to your BBS-1 Metronome.

Download the latest BBS-1 USB Software for your operating system using the icons below.

Download the latest firmware here. Peterson Strobe Tuners - mac_pc_computer_logo Peterson Strobe Tuners - mac_pc_computer_logo

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How do I load a MIDI tempo map into the BBS-1?

Peterson Strobe Tuners - Body BeatTempo Map Loader Download and install the Body Beat Sync USB software below for either PC or Mac by clicking the appropriate icon. You will need to connect the Body Beatto your computer using the provided USB cable. You may hear a sound or see a message on your computer to let you know that the device has been recognized. Run the software that you previously downloaded and installed. If you have Windows XP, you will need to choose USB audio device for both 'MIDI in' and 'MIDI out' when the software opens. Peterson Strobe Tuners - mac_pc_computer_logo Peterson Strobe Tuners - mac_pc_computer_logo At this point you should see 9 boxes with buttons next to them. These represent the 9 available memory banks for MIDI tempo maps. By clicking the button to the right of each box, you can browse your computer for any MIDI file. Once a file is selected, pressing 'sync' will copy the files you have selected to the Body Beat Sync's internal memory.

As of 6/8/2011 with firmware version 1.2.0 and USB software verasiion 1.1.1, you are also able to specify a number of bars to count in when playing the tempo map. You can also choose to loop the tempo map by checking the "loop" box.

Keep in mind that you can use any standard MIDI file. Depending how familiar you are with MIDI, you can either use your own MIDI software to create a MIDI file or you can use the free tool on our website to create the MIDI file. The link to this free application is below. Peterson Strobe Tuners - Sync tempo map Body Beat

Design your own MIDI tempo maps using this free online tool!

Click on the image to access the online tempo map creator.

Be sure to save your Temp Map files with the *.mid extension.

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Where do I get the Body Beat Sync USB software?

The latest version of the Body Beat Sync USB software will always be available on the Body Beat Sync product home page, within the tool bar on the left-hand side of the page. Download the latest PC/Mac versions below. Peterson Strobe Tuners - mac_pc_computer_logo Peterson Strobe Tuners - mac_pc_computer_logo You can also download older versions below.

Body Beat Sync USB Software for Windows

Version 1.0.0 - Download Here - 10/1/2010 Version 1.0.1 - Download Here - 1/28/2011 Version 1.0.2 - Download Here - 2/15/2011 Version 1.0.5 - Download Here - 3/2/2011 Version 1.1.1 - Download Here - 6/8/2011

Body Beat Sync USB Software for Mac

Version 1.0.0 - Download Here - 10/1/2010 Version 1.0.1 - Download Here - 2/14/2011 Version 1.0.5 - Download Here - 3/2/2011 Version 1.1.1 - Download Here - 6/8/2011

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My LCD screen is going dim.

The LCD screen of your Virtual Strobe Tuner may go dim for a short time right before the battery runs out. Although the batteries may not be old, check to see if replacing them corrects the LCD brightness.

Powering the unit with the provided or suggested power supply can also help determine if the LCD screen is in fact failing. If the LCD is still dim after changing the batteries or plugging the unit directly into a wall outlet, please open a help ticket so we may assist you further.

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