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.
Specifications subject to change
without notice
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