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.
"The
TM-40 is my favorite metronome. So many metronomes today are combined
with too many features. Sometimes simply turning them on can be
complicated! The TM-40 is perfect in it's layout. On one side is the
metronome, and the other side is Korg's very accurate tuner. This unit
is very easy to use and it makes me want to practice more!"Lee Ritenour
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.