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TM40 Tuner - Metronome
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 B4 (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 with a volume control
• 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
Specifications:
Tuner Section:
Scale:
12
note equal temperament
Detection Range*:
C1 (32.70Hz) – C5
(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
Metronome Section:
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
Connectors:
INPUT jack (1/4”
mono), PHONE jack (1/8” mini)
Speaker:
Dynamic speaker
(ø28mm)
Power Supply:
2 x AAA batteries
(3V)
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)
Dimensions:
5.24” (W) x 3.03”
(D) x 0.71” (H)
133 (W) x 77 (D) x 18 (H) mm
Weight:
0.24 lbs. / 107g
(including batteries)
Included Items:
Owner’s manual, two
AAA batteries for checking operation
* 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. |