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Korg TM-40 Digital Tuner Metronome (TM40)
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Korg TM-40 Digital Tuner Metronome

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The Korg TM-40 combines two functions into a single compact easy-to-use unit. 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.

Korg TM-40 Digital Tuner Metronome
TM-40 Tuner Metronome

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

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 subject to change without notice

Beat mode
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.

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USA Warranty Policy

All Korg products purchased from a Korg USA authorized dealer are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship to the original consumer purchaser as listed below:

Labor: 1 Year
Parts: 1 Year

Exceptions: Tubes, AC Adapters, Foot Switches: 90 days

Warranty Requirements and Limitations:

-Proof of Warranty - The customer must provide proof of purchase in order to obtain warranty service. The dated sales slip or copy thereof is the only acceptable proof of purchase.

-The product must be purchased from a Korg USA authorized dealer and have a valid serial number.

Damage resulting from the following causes are excluded from the warranty set forth above:
-Misuse, including damage occurring during shipment, damage caused by battery leakage, accident, fire, unauthorized repairs, tampering, cosmetic damage or other types of damage which are the result of improper handling or abuse.
-The cleaning of controls or contacts due to exposure to dirty, dusty, or otherwise contaminated environment.
-Damage resulting from modification.
-Damage to units used for loan or rental.

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NEW - "Lordy, Lordy, get the 40"
by Tim - 11/25/2009 4:31:49 PM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
Active Church Music Director Sacred/Classical Oak Ridge, TN

I use mine to tune timpani, verify and set tempos and to pitch a cappella Christmas Carolling. I like it so well that I bought two of them to have in two different music venues.

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NEW - "My favorite tuner"
by Kevin - 11/18/2009 9:40:16 PM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
Beginner roots Massachusetts

I have three tuners. One in my cube amp, one in my guitar effects modeler, and the Korg TM-40. The tuners on the amp and amp modeler do not lock on to the green light when the guitar is in tune, The red lights still flicker sharp and flat. But with the Korg TM 40, when your guitar is in tune, you get a straight green light. This removes a lot of confusion and excessive tuning. This device has a nice slippery silver color, and has subtle graceful lines. Several extras are a real value, such as having a pendulum in addition to the metronome beat. Also the fold out stand is very intelligent. This is a nice compact device that can fit easlily in your pocket or purse. It has a good user guide, too. All in all, it's a great little unit.

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"Only one problem"
by Allison - 1/29/2006 8:19:44 PM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
Tennessee
28 people out of 51 found this review helpful

This is a great tuner, and it's nice to have an included metronome. The ONLY thing I don't like about this is the raised power button on the front. The power button needs to be recessed or covered or something like that. I like this tuner, but it wasn't designed to be portable.

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"great for the band class and so much more"
by candice - 2/4/2006 4:21:41 PM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
3 yrs on bass cairnet concert/marching band music north carolina
25 people out of 46 found this review helpful

i love it because it helps me count the beat when im at home and whe i go to honor band(all-county, all-district, etc.)i can tune myself.it is a great pick for the band students and the great players!!

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"Tune? SURE! Metronome? YUP!!! BOTH? HECK YES!!! =)"
by Hugo - 11/25/2005 11:43:39 AM
Musical Experience: Style of Music: Hometown:
Trumpet Player Arizona
41 people out of 80 found this review helpful

This was the first tuner for me to ever buy through out the 7 years that I've been playing the trumpet. When I first got it, it looked kind of difficult but really isn't. I have used my other classmates tuners but it seems that mine has better accuracy. Being able to play along with the metronome include (WHICH IS A HUGE HELP FOR TRUMPET PLAYERS "IF" YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN) and tune at the same time has been a dream come true. I would recommend this tuner and so would my other trumpet friends that have sold their old one and bought the KORG TM-40 Digital Tuner Metronome.

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