Korg MA-30 Ultra Compact Digital Metronome Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)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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Product Description:
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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Korg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and Metronome Review

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(More customer reviews)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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