Manual Core English www.soundbrenner.
Index Contents What’s in the box 1 Navigating the device 6 Smart watch 11 Vibrating metronome 12 Contact tuner 18 Decibel meter 20 Other apps 21 Troubleshooting 22 Safety 23
First steps What’s in the box. Soundbrenner Core Watch strap rig Body strap Body strap rig Charging cable Magnetic tuner mount Silicone strap Earplugs Core Steel only. Italian leather strap Core Steel only. Carrying pouch Video: Getting started www.snbr.
First steps Charging the Core. To charge your Core, attach the cable to the magnetic port located on the side of the device. The Core takes 1.5 hours to fully charge. Battery life • 3 days of regular usage or • 2.
First steps App & compatibility. To ensure your Core has the latest firmware, you need to activate the device in our app first. Download our app by visiting the website below, or search for “Soundbrenner” in the Google Play or iOS App Store. Download app The Metronome by Soundbrenner www.soundbrenner.com/download-app Compatibility: Requires an iPhone, iPod, iPad or Android phone. More info on: www.soundbrenner.
First steps Magnetic lock system. To put the Core on its rig, hover it right above the rig and let go. Once the Core drops on the rig, it will magnetically snap into place. When placing the Core on its rig, make sure the buttons point towards the direction of your hand. To wear the Core on your other wrist, you can change the orientation of the screen in our mobile app. To remove the Core from its rig, twist it counterclockwise and take it off.
First steps Changing watch straps. To change your watch strap, simply turn the device on its back and open the two rivets on each side. We’ve created a range of stylish strap options for the Soundbrenner Core. They’re made from the finest materials such as silicone, woven nylon or Italian leather. Explore our latest collection on: www.soundbrenner.com/shop Designed by Soundbrenner for musicians.
Navigating the device Device overview.
Navigating the device Device controls. 1. Top button • Go forwards • Start editing selection • Open app menu 2. Bottom button • Go backwards • Stop editing selection • Power on & off (long press) 3. Wheel • Navigate the app menu • Change values while editing a selection (turn slowly!) 4. Touch surface • Tap the soundwave twice quickly to start or pause a feature while inside an app • Tap the soundwave three or more times to tap tempo while inside the Metronome app Video: Navigating the device www.snbr.
Navigating the device Power on & off. Power on Hold the top button for 1 second to turn on the Core. 1s Power off Hold the top button for 3 seconds until the power off prompt appears. 12:00 Sat. 10 Oct 100 % 8 Select yes, by pressing the bottom button.
Navigating the device Menu hierarchy. 12:00 Sat.
Navigating the device Touch interactions. The Core features a capacitive touch surface. To ensure it can reliably detect your inputs, make sure that you use two fingers flat across the surface. Don’t just use your fingertips! Start or pause a feature Tap the soundwave twice quickly to start or pause certain features. Works in Metronome, Timer & Stopwatch. 2 taps 10 Tap tempo Tap the soundwave three times or more at a steady pace. The Core will set a new tempo that matches the average pace of your taps.
Smart watch Time & notification features. Time notation Use the app to change the time notation from AM/PM to 24h clock and vice versa. Time/date Smart notifications Available after software update in December 2019. Status Status icons Some status icons may not be available until a later update.
Vibrating metronome Body strap. Where you place the Core on your body can have a big impact on your experience. What works best is different for each musician. The included body strap and body strap rig allow you to wear the Core on your arm, shoulder or ankle. Add the included extension piece to wear it on your thigh or chest. Tip: for your first few sessions, try out different locations to see which one feels best. Wearing it on the chest is usually the most effective location.
If you have thin arms or ankles To set the body strap to its smallest setting, align the arms of the rig with the markings on the strap as shown in the illustration below. Video: Metronome www.snbr.
Vibrating metronome How to feel the beat. Using a vibrational metronome is different. When you first start using the Core, you need to get used to it first. Don’t give up - you’ll get better over time. It’s just like learning to practice with a traditional metronome! Over time, the vibration can even become a subconscious feeling that helps you keep the beat without thinking about it.
Vibrating metronome Setting up a rhythm. 1. Press the bottom button to select the first value. 60 4 4 q 3. Press the bottom button again to edit the next value. Press the top button to go back. 60 8 4 q 2. While selected, use the wheel to change the value. Remember to turn the wheel slowly. 90 4 4 q 4. Tap the soundwave twice quickly to start or pause the metronome.
Vibrating metronome Change lights, vibrations & sounds. Because we know every musician is different, you can customize the Core to your own liking with our app. Lights & vibrations To customize or turn off the lights and vibrations, open our mobile app and go to Settings → Tap on your device → Metronome → Lights/ Vibrations.
Vibrating metronome Multi-player sync. The Core can be synced to other Core or Pulse wearables by connecting all of them to the same mobile device. You can sync up to a total of five devices, allowing you to feel the beat together. If you want to connect a Core to a different mobile device, you need to unpair it from the existing mobile device first. To bring up the unpairing prompt, open the Settings app on your Core, navigate to Bluetooth and press the bottom button.
Contact tuner Tuning your instrument. You can use the magnetic contact tuner with your guitar, bass guitar or ukulele. Attaching the magnetic tuner mount The included tuner mount has an adhesive pre-applied. Peel off the thin layer on the back of the tuner mount and stick it on the headstock of your instrument. The tuner mount is designed to be left on permanently. Don’t worry - should you ever want to remove it, the adhesive leaves no residue behind.
How to use the tuner First, open the Tuner app on your Core. Next, take the device off its rig by twisting it counterclockwise. Finally, stick the magnetic port located on the side of the Core to the tuner mount. Once you play a string, the LED ring and the screen of the Core will light up. Happy tuning! Video: Tuner www.snbr.
Decibel meter Sound levels & volume alarm. Tip: for a more accurate reading, we recommend to take the Core off its rig and place it on a soft surface (e.g. a cloth or your hand) before opening the Decibels app. Volume alarm The Core automatically measures the sound levels every 10 seconds. Once the volume reaches a risky level, the Core will alert you. To know what’s risky, we follow official health recommendations and also take the duration of exposure into account.
Other apps Timer. Press the bottom button to select if you want to edit the hours, minutes or seconds. Once selected, use the wheel to edit the time. Tap the soundwave twice quickly to start or pause the timer. Stopwatch. Tap the soundwave twice quickly to start or pause the stopwatch. Settings. Airplane mode Disable all radio signals such as Bluetooth. While Airplane mode is on, your Core won’t be able to communicate with your mobile device. Bluetooth Shows your current connection status.
Troubleshooting Get help. If your Core shows unexpected behavior, perform the following two steps: Soft restart Hold both buttons for 5 seconds and keep them pressed until Recovery mode launches. Select Restart with the bottom button to soft restart. If your problem isn’t solved, try performing a hard restart. Hard restart Make sure the charging cable is connected to a power source. Then attach the charging cable to the magnetic port.
Safety Warning: medical conditions If you currently have a medical condition or have a history of medical conditions that may be affected by the Soundbrenner Core, consult with your physician before using the product.
Safety Caution: electrical equipment Your Soundbrenner Core and its charging cable are electrical devices and should be handled with care. Never use your device in extremely low or high temperatures. Substances in this product and battery may harm the environment or cause injury if handled or disposed of improperly. Remove your Soundbrenner Core if it feels warm or hot. Caution: magnets The Soundbrenner Core, the charging cable and the tuner mount contain magnets.
Safety Caution: water Even though your Soundbrenner Core is sweatproof and partially water-resistant, it should never be submerged in water under any circumstances. Make sure you regularly clean your device with a damp cloth to maintain good hygiene. Do not use your device in the rain or in wet environments for prolonged periods.
Safety Terms of use Soundbrenner’s terms of use can be viewed at: https://www.soundbrenner.com/ the-metronome-terms-of-use Privacy policy Soundbrenner’s privacy policy can be viewed at: https://www.soundbrenner.com/ the-metronome-privacy-policy Disposal and recyling information Your product should be disposed at a recycling center due to the device’s electronic nature in order to encourage sustainable reuse and conservation of resources.
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