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Planet Waves Chordmaster Tuner Metronome Review

Planet Waves Chordmaster Tuner Metronome
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I'm new to guitar playing and bought this to help tune my guitar.The additional features were a plus that pushed me to buy this particular model.For aprx. $30 dollars getting a 5000 chord dictionary, a metronome and tuner was a good deal.The tuner works effectively and I've checked it against other tuners and it does a good job.The backlighting is good but you need to hold the device at the right angle to see what is displayed.The instructions aren't great but you'll get the hang of the buttons by reading what is offered.The metronome works well and helps you keep the beat or practice keeping the beat.The overall workmanship is ok but could be a bit tougher.The buttons feel firm and responsive.Overall, I'm satisified.

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The Planet Waves C.T.M. takes the highly successful Chordmaster and adds to it a chromatic tuner and metronome. The Chrordmaster section provides you with the most comprehensive library of over 7000 chords all in the palm of your hand. The easynavigation allows you to find any chord simply and quickly. The C.T.M. even has a "lefty mode" for those often ignored left handed guitarists. Combining this with a fully-chromatic tuner and Metronome makes the C.T.M. your all in one essential practice / reference tool.
- The quintessential guitar chord library and practice tool.
- More then 7000 chords
- Includes left- and right-handed diagrams
- Built in chromatic tuner, metronome and backlight

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Korg MA-30 Ultra Compact Digital Metronome Review

Korg MA-30 Ultra Compact Digital Metronome
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This is chock full of features and hands-down the best budget portable metronome on the market, with only one caveat which'll be mentioned later.A terrific buy for students.

Battery life is great, getting around 200 hours out of two AAs.The display is clear and easy to read.I've dropped it once and it didn't cause any problems.For a digital metronome, the beep isn't an irritating chirp as some other metronomes tend to be.

It can generate any tone on the chromatic scale for manual tuning, and even allows you to adjust the pitch slightly away from A440 if you need to (sometimes necessary, especially for wind players playing outdoors in the extreme cold)

It can handle 1 - 7 beats per measure, and can give you triplets, 8ths or 16th notes on top of that.

It has a handy tap feature to determine tempo.

This isn't perfect, it's not a Dr. Beat (the best metronome on the market, period).The volume control is very sensitive, and if you have it in your pocket you can easily accidentally blast your ears with headphones on.An LED would be a nice addition.

The caveat mentioned earlier is this:Most people prefer a dial to adjust tempo as opposed to the up and down buttons of this model (The Matrix MR500, MR800 and the Seiko SQ50 have less features and lack a volume control, but do have a dial and LED).Still, for the price and the features, you can't beat it.

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The MA-30 is the latest digital metronome from Korg's innovative line, packed with new features like volume control and sophisticated rhythms such as triplets and quadruplets, with inner beats omitted.


An ultra-portable digital metronome packed with features.Click to enlarge.
Liquid crystal pendulum for visual tempo reference.
Built-in speaker for metronome and reference pitches.
LCD Display
In addition to the audible click, the MA-30 features a liquid crystal pendulum for visual tempo reference.
Sophisticated Rhythm Patterns
13 different rhythms are built-in to this electronic metronome so you can practice to more than just a click track. Rhythms include duplets, triplets, triplets with inner beats omitted, quadruplets, and quadruplets with inner beats omitted are programmed into this digital metronome
Reference Pitches
The MA-30 features twelve reference pitches (C4 -B4) for tuning on the go, with adjustable calibration of A4 from 438-445 Hz.
Tap Tempo
The MA-30's tempo adjusts from 40 to 208 BPM. You can also use the tap function for setting the tempo manually.
Adjustable Volume and Headphone Output
Adjust the metronome volume to your liking, and use the earphone jack so only you can hear the sound.
Power Efficient
Get approximately 250 hours of continuous digital metronome use on two AAA batteries.
Ultra-Portable
The MA-30 weights in at just .17 lbs. (including batteries), and is small enough to fit in your pocket at 4.09 x 2.52 x 0.59 inches (W x D x H).
What's in the Box
Korg MA-30 Digital Metronome, Two AAA Batteries, User's Manual

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Boss TU-88 - Black Guitar and Bass Tuner Review

Boss TU-88 - Black Guitar and Bass Tuner
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I sometimes have to practice my electric bass with headphones so as to not disturb my roomate.this unit is a chromatic tuner, metronome, and monitor mixer for headphones.I plug my mp3 player (with headphone output) into the tu88, and my guitar and headphones.I can tune my guitar with audio cues when I'm in tune, then turn down the tuner tones to hear the guitar and mp3.it runs on 9v, but doesn't seem to have auto shut off especially if you leave something pluged into it.overall I'm pleased with the unit.it also has lots of different metronome patterns and a speaker for using the metronome without headphones too!

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Small, cool and feature-packed, BOSS' new TU-88 is a must-have for guitar and bass players on the go. Available in black, it provides needle-accurate tuning, a metronome, and a headphone amp with speaker simulator for monitoring effects, including compact pedals.

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Korg PX5D Pandora Guitar and Bass Multi Effects Processor Review

Korg PX5D Pandora Guitar and Bass Multi Effects Processor
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Actually this device is much more than a toy. I record weekly with a keyboard player and I no longer need to take my guitar amplifier to this session. I just carry the PX5D along with the necessary cords and attach it directly to his mixer which is hooked directly to his PC. I can change guitar sounds as the music requires. I can also plug the PX5D into my PC via a USB port and quickly edit the user settings for sounds and also program rhythm chains easily. The device seems to be very well made and has performed flawlessly so far .

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Back in the 1990s, the first Korg Pandora placed its indelible stamp on the pocket multi-effects processor category. Today, Pandora is still king of the category. Today's highly-evolved Korg PX5D is your personal rehearsal hall, an all-hours amp shop, your own audio recording suite as well as your digital doorway to the modern studio. And best of all, the battery-powered PX5D still fits in your pocket, so your great sound is always with you.


The battery-powered PX5D still fits in your pocket, so your great sound is always with you. Click to enlarge.
The PX5D also works as a USB audio interface.
Backlit LCD screen for easy navigation.
Intuitive four-way cursor control.
Big for Its Size
Despite its compact size, the Pandora PX5D is laid out with game-controller efficiency--so you can spend more time playing and less time wishing you were already playing! Modern and up to date, the PX5D serves double duty as a stereo USB audio interface, allowing you convenient access to audio recording software on your computer.
High-Quality "REMS" Based Effects
Korg's "REMS" Modeling Technology has been widely acclaimed for its natural, authentic sound quality. A total of 180 effect types are available in the Pandora PX5, divided into seven categories that match the seven effect modules that are simultaneously available.

    Dynamics
    This section includes everything from simple compression to advanced algorithms that can emulate a humbucking sound from a single coil pickup (or vice-versa); transform an electric guitar into an acoustic timbre, add a fretless character to any bass sound; plus a series of wahs and auto-wahs.
    AMP Modeling
    In addition to some of the most popular and widely recorded amps, the PX5D multi-effects processor includes a number of rare and boutique amplifier models--everything from the ubiquitous VOX AC30 to a US Hi-Gain (think snakeskin) amp. A total of 15 guitar amps and 11 bass amps are all delivered with spot-on accuracy. Bass synth and Guitar Synth models are also featured in the PX5D.
    Cabinet Simulations
    Matching the right amp to the right cabinet is a necessity for capturing a classic tone. But go ahead and mix and match to build your own custom "virtual" rig. From a single 8" tweed to a 4 x 15" mammoth, the PX5d has it all.
    Modulation Effects
    You name it, Pandora has it--phasers, flangers, choruses, filter sweeps, U-Vibes, tremolos, intelligent pitch shifting, rotary speaker, auto-panning. Best of all, each effect can be tweaked to your own personal preference.
    Delay Settings
    Five Delay effects--each with five variations relating to feedback amount--are available in this Pandora PX5D multi-effects processor. Delay time is conveniently set using the Tap key on the front panel and a versatile Reverse Delay is onboard.
    Reverbs
    Eleven Reverb algorithms place the final ambience and sheen on your sound.
    Noise Reduction
    Keep your sound clean--and silent in between songs.

100 Presets, 100 user programs
Seventy Guitar Presets and Thirty Bass Presets are ready and waiting to get you started with your new Korg PX5D. For those who like to make their sound their own, 100 User Program location are available for storing your custom settings. Using the Software Editor Librarian provides faster, graphic editing and allows you to build up libraries of custom patches. A simple USB cable provides the connection to your computer.
Clean panel design for intuitive control
With almost gamer styling, the PX5D is an easy-to-operate multi-effects processor. A four-way cursor to the left and a recessed dial to the right combine for easy navigation of the backlit LCD screen. For the amplifier traditionalist, dedicated thumb wheels across the top offer real-time control of Gain, Bass, Treble and Volume. Four Program Memory buttons keep your favorite programs close at hand! An adapter cable is included, allowing two optional footswitches to be connected to the PX5D for hands-free operation.
Drummer and bassist included
128 accurate and professional Rhythm & Bass groove patterns are built in to your Korg PX5D--including simple "click-track" style metronome beats. The Rhythm patterns have three variations, so you can find the one you like. Use the Tap key to set the tempo to anything from 40 to 240 Beats per Minute (BPM). Both Major and Minor bass lines are included with each groove, and you can set the Bass Key to any note. Up to sixteen patterns can be strung together into one of twenty chains--an excellent feature for writing a new tune, practicing a part or crafting that killer solo--in context!
The world outside
Connect an MP3 player, CD, USB or other external audio source to the AUX IN jack and you can play along. Wrong key? Use the Key Transpose function to change the pitch of the song into any musical key. For the bassist, the PX5D multi-effects processor also contains a Bass Cancelling function that removes the bass sound from an external audio source so that you can play and hear your bass along with the song.
Repeat as necessary
Phrase Training is a fun feature for learning difficult material or for working on solos. You can record up to 80 seconds of audio from any external source and play it back repeatedly (looped) at a slower speed--without changing the pitch. This is a great way to learn complex or rapid passages by ear, since you will be able to hear the phrase slowly. You can also record yourself chording along with the built-in rhythm and bass accompaniment, and then practice your soloing skills.
Digital USB doorway
In its off hours, the Pandora PX5D moonlights as USB audio interface for all your computer needs, offering two-channel audio communication to and from your Mac or PC.
What's in the Box
Korg PX5D, Owner's manual, Two AA alkaline batteries, Strap holder, CD-ROM, Footswitch adapter cable, Rubber feet

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Korg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and Metronome Review

Korg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and Metronome
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This tuner/metronome is very well built and has a 12 note refrence. It works very well with my violin and I carry it with me to class and when I practice. The metronome has a loud beat. The tuner is loud so you can hear it over what you are playing. It has a large screen and is very easy to use. I recommend this to anyone that plays a string instrument.

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A great lesson and practice tool, the Korg TM-40 offers both tuner and metronome functions that can be used simultaneously or independently. A large LCD-type needle delivers both the accuracy of an LCD and excellent visibility of a needle indicator. The metronome tuner also has LED indicators that show pitch deviation or blink to indicate the tempo.



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With a detection range of C1 (32.70 Hz) - C8 (4186.01 Hz), the TM-40 provides quick and accurate coverage of a wide spectrum of notes and pitches for wind, string, keyboard and most other instruments. Even low-pitched instruments with complex overtone structures are detected. A built-in high-sensitivity microphone allows acoustic instruments such as a guitar or ukulele to be tuned easily and accurately, and the separately available CM-100L contact microphone can be used to send the vibrations directly to the metronome tuner for even greater precision.In addition to its visual tuning guidefunctionality, you can use the TM-40's built-in speaker to produce a tuning reference pitch (Sound Out)--convenient for tuning by ear and useful for ear training. The TM-40's Calibration setting is adjustable in a range of 410~480 Hz to accommodate a variety of tuning standards. The calibration can be adjusted in 1 Hz steps, letting you accurately tune to any song or key. Memory backup is also provided so that the Calibration and Sound Out settings are remembered even when the power is turned off.The metronome function of the TM-40 features a Beat Mode, which lets you choose a preset tempo and time signature, while Tap mode lets you specify your own tempo. And with a large integrated speaker, the TM-40 produces a clear and distinct metronome sound. The TM-40 also includes 13 rhythm variations for practicing a wide range of styles.The metronome section of this portable metronome offers convenient functions for practicing a variety of music--covering 0-7 beats per measure as well as doublets, triplets, triplets with center beats omitted, quadruplets, and quadruplets with center beats omitted. Since the volume is adjustable, the TM-40 can meet the needs of any situation from private practice in a small room to sessions in a large studio.What's in the Box
Korg TM-40 digital tuner/metronome, 2 AAA batteries, user manual

Specifications

Tuner Specifications


    Scale: 12 note equal temperament
    Detection Range*: C1 (32.70Hz) - C8 (4186.01Hz) for a sine wave
    Reference Tone: C4 (261.63Hz) - C5 (523.25Hz) One octave or A Bb
    Tuning Modes: Meter mode (AUTO), Sound Out mode (MANUAL)
    Calibration Range: A4 = 410Hz - 480Hz
    Detection Accuracy: Better than ±1 cent
    Sound Accuracy: Better than ±1 cent

Standard Specifications


    Connectors: Input jack (1/4-inch mono), Phone jack (1/8-inch mini)
    Speaker: Dynamic speaker
    Power Supply: 2 x AAA batteries (3V)
    Dimensions: 4.45 x 3.03 x 0.71 inches (WxDxH)
    Weight: 3.84 ounces (including batteries)
Metronome Specifications

    Tempo Range: 40 - 208 beats per minute (bpm)
    Tempo Setting: Full Step, Pendulum Step
    Time Signatures: 0 - 7 beats, duplets, triplets, triplets without center beat, quadruplets, quadruplets without center beats
    Tempo Accuracy: ±0.3%
    Modes: Beat mode, Tap mode

Battery Life


    Tuner: Approximately 70 hours (A4 continuous input, when using zinc-carbon batteries)
    Metronome: approximately 50 hours (tempo 120, four beats, maximum volume, when using zinc-carbon batteries)

* Even if the pitch is within the range of detection, the TM-40 may be unable to detect the pitch if the sound contains numerous overtones (such as the low and high notes on an acoustic piano) or if the instrument has a rapid decay.



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