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Practice Pitch and Rhythm at the Same Time!
Korg tuners and metronomes are acclaimed around the world for their extremely
high accuracy and superb features. The new TM-40 combines these two functions
into a single compact easy-to-use unit.
Revolutionary Features
A great lesson and practice tool, the TM-40 offers both tuner and metronome
functions simultaneously or independently. Its large LCD-type needle delivers
both the accuracy of an LCD and the excellent visibility of a needle indicator.
It also has LED indicators that show pitch deviation or blink to indicate the
tempo, making the TM-40 a highly visual tool.
Excellent Functionality and a Wide Detection
Range
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 with the precision you expect from Korg.
A built-in high-sensitivity mic allows acoustic instruments such as guitar and
ukulele to be tuned easily and accurately, and the separately sold CM-100
contact mic can be used to send the vibrations directly to the tuner for even
greater precision.
Sound Out!
In addition to the visual tuning guide provided by the meter, you can use the
TM-40’s built-in speaker to produce a tuning reference pitch (Sound Out). This
is convenient for tuning by ear and also useful for ear training. By pressing
the Sound switch you can select the reference pitch from A5 to B♭4 (usually used
as the tuning standard for wind instruments). And by holding down the Sound
switch, you can select a mode in which you step through chromatic pitches from
C4 to C5 (one octave).
Adjustable Calibration
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 (“12 NOTES” or “ABb”) settings
are remembered even when the power is turned off.
Pure Major Third and Minor Third Interval
Markings
When intervals of a third are played out of tune in the context of a brass band,
orchestra, or other ensemble, it is particularly noticeable. But those intervals
can be made to blend more pleasantly by slightly adjusting them (relative to the
equal-tempered pitch) to a pure major or minor third. The TM-40’s meter scale
provides markings to indicate pitches of a pure major and pure minor third
relative to a selected pitch. By tuning your instrument so that the meter’s
indicator needle points to these markings, you can ensure beautiful harmonies
when playing in an ensemble. This capability is very useful not only for wind
instruments, but also for vocal or a cappella practice.
* The appropriate note to adjust when tuning to a
pure major/minor third will depend on the music you are playing.
Metronome Section
The metronome section offers convenient functions for practicing a variety of
music.
• Beat mode – choose from preset patterns. Beat
mode lets you choose a preset tempo and time signature, and Tap mode lets you
specify your own tempo. The compact TM-40’s contains a large speaker that
produces a clear and distinct metronome sound.
• Thirteen rhythm variations for practicing a
wide range of styles. The TM-40 contains thirteen types of rhythms that cover
0–7 beats per measure as well as doublets, triplets, triplets with center beats
omitted, quadruplets, and quadruplets with center beats omitted.* Tempo is
easily adjustable in a range of 40–208 beats per minute (bpm). Sophisticated
rhythms, such as triplets/quadruplets with center beats omitted, give you the
flexibility to cover a wide range of styles from classical to rock and jazz.
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.
* When using the Tuner and Metronome functions
simultaneously, triplets, triplets with center beats omitted, quadruplets, and
quadruplets with center beats omitted are not available.
Tempo Adjustment Options
When you adjust the tempo setting, you can choose that the tempo value will
increment or decrement either in “full-step” mode (steps of a single unit) or
“pendulum-step” mode (steps of several units as on a mechanical metronome).
Choose the mode that you prefer.
Set the Tempo with the Tap Function
The TM-40’s Tap Tempo function lets you detect and set the desired tempo simply
by pressing the Metronome mode START/STOP button at the desired timing in a
range of 40–208 bpm. This makes it easy when practicing to a song that you don’t
know the tempo of, such as a recording on CD.
Memory Backup
With the Memory Backup feature, the TM-40 remembers your Tempo, Beat,
Calibration, and Reference Pitch settings even when powered-off.
Auto Power Off
After twenty minutes of none use, the TM-40 will automatically turn off to
extend battery life.
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Tuner Section: |
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Scale: |
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12 note equal
temperament
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Detection Range*: |
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C1 (32.70Hz) –
C5 (4186.01Hz) for a sine wave
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Reference Tone: |
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C4 (261.63Hz)
– C5 (523.25Hz) One octave or A Bb
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Tuning Modes: |
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Meter mode
(AUTO), Sound Out mode (MANUAL)
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Calibration Range: |
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A4 = 410Hz –
480Hz
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Detection Accuracy: |
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Better than ±1
cent
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Sound Accuracy: |
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Better than ±1
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( ~~ REGULAR LIST PRICE: $44.95 ~~ )