Korg MA1RD Visual Beat Counting Metronome – Red

Description

The Korg MA1 Digital Metronome is a compact metronome that solidly covers all
the basics with a broad tempo range and a rich variety of beats and rhythm
patterns. The MA1 metronome also shows the beat in an innovative way that
makes practicing easier. With stylish design and reliable functionality, this
is an indispensible rhythm training aide for any musician. With the Beat-
Counting display, the number of triangular icons in the display indicates the
specified beat. On each beat, the icon color changes (moving from left to
right), indicating the current beat of the measure in a way that’s intuitively
clear. This provides visual cues as to when measures will change a helpful
advance over metronomes that provide only an audible indication. The tempo of
the Korg MA1 can be set using one of three methods: increase or decrease the
tempo using the standard increments familiar from a mechanical metronome
(pendulum steps); increase or decrease the tempo in single-step increments
over the full range of 30-252 (full steps), or use the Tap Tempo function to
enter the tempo by pressing the switch in time with the music. Practice a wide
variety of songs by specifying any beat count from 1 to 9, and choose any one
of the eight rhythm types: quarter notes, eighth notes, triplets (straight
triplets, triplets with inner beat omitted, triplets with the third beat
omitted), and sixteenth notes (quadruplets, quadruplets with middle beats
omitted, quadruplets with the third and fourth beats omitted). Sound Out mode
on the MA1 metronome produces a reference pitch (selectable over an octave
C4-B4) that you can use when tuning nearly any instrument. The frequency of
the A4 reference pitch (calibration) can be adjusted in 1 Hz steps over the
broad range of 410 Hz to 480 Hz. The MA1 metronome is designed for long
battery life, with continuous operation of approximately 70 hours when using
zinc-carbon batteries, or approximately 290 hours when using alkaline
batteries.

Features:

• Innovative "Beat Counting" display clearly shows: Number of Beats / Current Beat / Beats Remaining
• Tempo (30 to 252 BPM) can be set three ways: Full Steps / Pendulum Steps / Tap Tempo button
• 9 Beats and 8 Patterns offer rhythmic diversity; Full octave (C4-B4) of reference tuning pitches
• Headphone jack with adjustable volume; Fold-out leg for easy viewing
• Memory backup saves your settings; Auto power-off preserves battery life

Product Details:

• Item Weight: 2.5 ounces
• Product Dimensions: 4.02 x 2.32 x 0.67 inches
• Item model number: MA1RD
• Batteries: 1 CR2 batteries required. (included)
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
• Date First Available: August 4, 2011
• Color Name: Red
• Size: 0
• Battery type: Alkaline
• Standing screen display size: 2
• Voltage: 3 Volts