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-40ís 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-40ís 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 (ì12 NOTESî or ìABbî) 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-40ís 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 meterís 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
ï Beat mode ñ 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-40ís contains
a large speaker that produces a clear and distinct metronome
sound.
ï Thirteen rhythm variations for practicing a wide range of
styles. The TM-40 contains thirteen types of rhythms that
cover 0ñ7 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 40ñ208 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 ìfull-stepî
mode (steps of a single unit) or ìpendulum-stepî 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-40ís 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 40ñ208 bpm. This
makes it easy when practicing to a song that you donít 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) ñ C5 (4186.01Hz) for a sine wave
Reference Tone:
C4
(261.63Hz) ñ C5 (523.25Hz) One octave or A Bb
Tuning Modes:
Meter
mode (AUTO), Sound Out mode (MANUAL)
Calibration Range:
A4
= 410Hz ñ 480Hz
Detection Accuracy:
Better
than ±1 cent
Sound Accuracy:
Better
than ±1 cent
Metronome Section:
Tempo Range:
40
ñ 208 beats per minute (bpm)
Tempo Setting:
ìFULL
STEP,î ìPENDULUM STEPî
Time
Signatures:
0
ñ 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 (1/4î mono), PHONE jack (1/8î mini)
Speaker:
Dynamic
speaker (¯28mm)
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:
5.24î
(W) x 3.03î (D) x 0.71î (H)
133 (W) x 77 (D) x 18 (H) mm
Weight:
0.24
lbs. / 107g (including batteries)
Included Items:
Ownerís
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.
