Korg TM-40 Tuner and Metronome

I have had the Korg TM-40 tuner & metronome for over 2 years now (same time as I bought my epiphone LP) and I think its a great price for a metronome and tuner in one, I use more than any other tuner but I used to use my Korg KORG MA-30 for my metronome (click track) as the TM-40 has an "annoying beep!" sound that would mess me up while practicing as opposed to the TM-40, but after sticking it out and using the TM-40 (with the beep) I am now comfortable playing with the beep and I don't get lost in the sound anymore; I would recommend this approach.

Overall Rating:
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8 out of 10

Features :

• Large LCD Display with digital meter for precision time and tuning
  
• TAP Tempo for metronome
• 1hz steps for calibration (410Hz 480Hz)
• Reference Tone of One octave (A-Ab/G#)
• Patch cord input(3/4") & Normal headphone output (1/4")
• Very Long battery life (2AAA)
• Tempo range from 40-208
• Built in microphone and speaker
• Many rhythms to choose from

What good about the Korg TM-40 tuner/metronome? :

• Ultra light (6.4 ounces) and compact (4.8 x 4.8 x 1.2 inches)
• Cheap! for a tuner and metronome the price is perfect!
• Sturdy (I dropped mine twice and stepped on it once, still A-OK.)
• All you need for practice or performance in one gadget.
  

Whats not good about the TM 40?

• It has that annoying "BEEP!" sound instead of a "CLICK!" sound, but you get used to it and it works just the same as a click.
• It takes 2 AAA batteries, triple A's sucks but they have lasted for over 2 years in this thing!
• Not sure if it's just my TM-40 but for some reason when you plug-in head phones only one side has a metronome beep? could be seen as good but it annoys me.
  

Online Questions and Top Myths Dispelled :

• The only beep is annoying as hell, don't bother.
  

  • It's true, when you first start practicing with a beep instead of a click sound it can be very annoying, but so can forming your first chord or your first solo or whatever; If you practice it will get easier and feel like second nature, I think the beep could be seen as a good practice tool in itself.

• The display timing is off and the tuner is not accurate.

  • I completely disagree. The timing is 100% with my TM-40, change your batteries or get a refund.
    

• The tuner can't pick up high notes
  

  • Again, I completely disagree. My Korg TM-40 picks up high notes, as long as there is not a tone of background noise or if you plug it in.
    

Summary and Overall :
********** 8 stars out of 10
This is a great and metronome & tuner in one for the price, it's very strong, light-weight and feature rich, the beep is annoying but you get used to it with practice and it can even teach you
to play in time with a more "digital-sounding noise".

I would recommend the Korg TM-40 to anyone, if you have really tried metronomes with
a "Beep!" noise and can't get used to it the I recommend the KORG MA-30.

What I don't like about the KORG TM-40:
-Again the beep is annoying at first but you practice to train your ear
to get used to it.
-AAA batteries are a hassle, but the TM-40 makes them last.



What I like about the KORD TM-40:
-Ultra light.
-Sturdy design.
-Tuner & Metronome in one.
-Large LCD with visual meter.
-Great Price.