Korg GA-30 Ultra Compact Guitar and Bass Tuner

Korg GA-30 Ultra Compact Guitar and Bass Tuner Review

Korg GA-30 Ultra Compact Guitar and Bass Tuner Feature

• Compact dedicated guitar/bass tuner with great performance and convenient functions.
• High-precision LCD needle-type meter for stable tuning.
• Quinta Flat Tuning mode lets you tune 1--5 semitones flat
• Supports 7-string guitar tunings
• Reference tone can be produced from an internal speaker. (Sound Out)

High accuracy and superb functionality have made Korg tuners the worldwide favorite. And now, the new GA-30 joins the best-selling GA series of tuners. With even more features, like a pitch reference tone and quinta-flat tuning, the GA-30 tuner packs basic functionality and convenient tuning functions into ultra-compact bodies.

High accuracy and superb functionality. Click to enlarge.

High-precision LCD needle-type meter for stable tuning.

Sound Out can produce a reference tone from the internal speaker.

An Easy-to-Use Dedicated Guitar and Bass Tuner
This dedicated guitar/bass tuner lets you select either Guitar mode or Bass mode for truly easy operation with automatically detected pitch. The wide detection range supports 7-string guitar (7B through 1E) in Guitar mode, and 6-string bass (Low-B, Hi-C) in Bass mode. A high-sensitivity mic is built-in, allowing easy and accurate tuning of acoustic guitars.

Ultra-compact Body with a "Tilt Slit"
Although the GA-30 is small, thin, and light, don't let its pocket-sized body fool you. The GA-30 can accurately tune any guitar or bass. From studio to stage, tuning is easy and convenient. The back of the unit includes a unique arc-shaped "tilt slit" that lets you insert a plastic card for use as a handy stand.

High-Precision LCD Meter
The meter section uses a LCD needle, combining the accuracy of an LCD with the easy visibility of a needle, and providing a stable display. Additional visual feedback is provided by LEDs that indicate pitch deviation.

Sound Out--Internal Speaker Provides a Reference Pitch
In addition to visual tuning via meter, the GA-30 can play reference pitches from its internal speaker (Sound Out) for tuning by ear. Each press of the Sound switch will cycle the output sound through 7B->6E->5A->4D->3G->2B->1E in Guitar mode, or LB->4E->3A->2D->1G->HC in Bass mode.

Quinta Flat Tuning mode--a World-Wide First!
The GA-30's Quinta Flat Tuning mode supports the lowered tunings used in heavy metal styles to give more weight to the sound. Until now, dedicated guitar tuners have supported a maximum of only four semitones below standard pitch, but the GA-30 gives you five steps of flatted tuning, extending as far as five semitones below standard pitch, and supporting even super-long scale guitars that are five frets longer than conventional guitars.

Auto Power Off Function
If you leave the unit powered-on for 20 minutes without performing any operation, the Auto Power Off function will turn the power off automatically, avoiding unnecessary battery consumption.

Approximately 100 hours of continuous use
Low-power consumption design allows an amazing 100 hours (approximate) of continuous battery life (A4 continuous input, Meter mode, zinc-carbon batteries).

What's in the Box
GA30 Guitar and Bass Tuner, Owner's Manual, Two AAA batteries The Korg GA30 Guitar and Bass Tuner is an ultra-compact LCD needle-style dedicated tuner that delivers great convenience and performance. High accuracy and superb functionality have made Korg tuners the worldwide favorite. It's loaded with features like a pitch reference tone and quinta-flat tuning. This dedicated guitar (or bass) tuner packs basic functionality and convenient tuning functions into an ultra-compact body.

Korg MicroPiano 61-Key Compact Digital Piano, Red Top

Korg MicroPiano 61-Key Compact Digital Piano, Red Top Review

Korg MicroPiano 61-Key Compact Digital Piano, Red Top Feature

• Evocative and sophisticated grand piano appearance - including opening lid!
• Natural Touch mini keyboard is compact and responsive
• Excellent playing feel, suitable for both beginners and for serious performers
• Robust and authentic stereo-sampled grand piano sound
• 61 rich and vibrant sounds in all - organs, electric pianos, accordion, and more; 25 Short

Stylish and compact, Korg's microPIANO digital piano is charming and designed like a grand piano even complete with an opening lid! The microPIANO features Korg's expressive 61-key Natural Touch mini-keyboard, carefully designed to provide true playability. The bold, smooth grand piano sound uses the same stereo samples as Korg's flagship digital pianos, generating full-bodied tones with depth and character. This instrument provides pure piano enjoyment and will enhance your living space simply by its presence. The Korg microPIANO comes well equipped with 61 vibrant and authentic sounds. Keyboard sounds go beyond the traditional pianos to include electric pianos, harpsichords, accordion, celeste, organs, clavs, toy pianos, and more! Outside of the keyboard family, there are also flutes, strings, harps, bells, and mallet percussion sounds - marimbas, vibes, steel drums, even kalimbas and music boxes! Of these 61 sounds, 25 are Short Phrase Sounds that can automatically generate phrases simply by holding down a key. For example, these include arpeggiated piano patterns or even organ sounds complete with phrases from famous pipe organ compositions. Sounds such as toy piano and steel drum offer phrases mimicking the playing techniques unique to those instruments, and can be used as sound effects or as creative ideas. Using these Short Phrase Sounds can allow even the novice player to easily create a satisfying performance. The Korg microPIANO contains 40 demonstration songs featuring mainly classical compositions. Listen to these as demo songs, or enjoy them as background music in your room, just as you would listen to a CD or MP3 player. The demonstration songs can be played using the pre-assigned sounds, or you can play the same song using a different sound.

Korg MicroPiano 61-Key Compact Digital Piano, Black Top

Korg MicroPiano 61-Key Compact Digital Piano, Black Top Review

Korg MicroPiano 61-Key Compact Digital Piano, Black Top Feature

• Evocative and sophisticated grand piano appearance - including opening lid!
• Natural Touch mini keyboard is compact and responsive
• Excellent playing feel, suitable for both beginners and for serious performers
• Robust and authentic stereo-sampled grand piano sound
• 61 rich and vibrant sounds in all - organs, electric pianos, accordion, and more; 25 Short

Stylish and compact, Korg's microPIANO digital piano is charming and designed like a grand piano even complete with an opening lid! The microPIANO features Korg's expressive 61-key Natural Touch mini-keyboard, carefully designed to provide true playability. The bold, smooth grand piano sound uses the same stereo samples as Korg's flagship digital pianos, generating full-bodied tones with depth and character. This instrument provides pure piano enjoyment and will enhance your living space simply by its presence. The Korg microPIANO comes well equipped with 61 vibrant and authentic sounds. Keyboard sounds go beyond the traditional pianos to include electric pianos, harpsichords, accordion, celeste, organs, clavs, toy pianos, and more! Outside of the keyboard family, there are also flutes, strings, harps, bells, and mallet percussion sounds - marimbas, vibes, steel drums, even kalimbas and music boxes! Of these 61 sounds, 25 are Short Phrase Sounds that can automatically generate phrases simply by holding down a key. For example, these include arpeggiated piano patterns or even organ sounds complete with phrases from famous pipe organ compositions. Sounds such as toy piano and steel drum offer phrases mimicking the playing techniques unique to those instruments, and can be used as sound effects or as creative ideas. Using these Short Phrase Sounds can allow even the novice player to easily create a satisfying performance. The Korg microPIANO contains 40 demonstration songs featuring mainly classical compositions. Listen to these as demo songs, or enjoy them as background music in your room, just as you would listen to a CD or MP3 player. The demonstration songs can be played using the pre-assigned sounds, or you can play the same song using a different sound.

Korg MA-30 Ultra Compact Digital Metronome

Korg MA-30 Ultra Compact Digital Metronome Review

Korg MA-30 Ultra Compact Digital Metronome Feature

• Highly visual liquid crystal pendulum
• 13 different rhythms are built-in so you can practice to more than a click track
• Rhythms include duplets, triplets, triplets with inner beats omitted, quadruplets, and quadruplets with inner beats omitted
• Twelve reference pitches C4 -B4 for you to tune to
• Adjustable calibration (438-445 Hz)

The MA-30 is the latest digital metronome from Korg's innovative line, packed with new features like volume control and sophisticated rhythms such as triplets and quadruplets, with inner beats omitted.

An ultra-portable digital metronome packed with features.Click to enlarge.

Liquid crystal pendulum for visual tempo reference.

Built-in speaker for metronome and reference pitches.

LCD Display
In addition to the audible click, the MA-30 features a liquid crystal pendulum for visual tempo reference.

Sophisticated Rhythm Patterns
13 different rhythms are built-in to this electronic metronome so you can practice to more than just a click track. Rhythms include duplets, triplets, triplets with inner beats omitted, quadruplets, and quadruplets with inner beats omitted are programmed into this digital metronome

Reference Pitches
The MA-30 features twelve reference pitches (C4 -B4) for tuning on the go, with adjustable calibration of A4 from 438-445 Hz.

Tap Tempo
The MA-30's tempo adjusts from 40 to 208 BPM. You can also use the tap function for setting the tempo manually.

Adjustable Volume and Headphone Output
Adjust the metronome volume to your liking, and use the earphone jack so only you can hear the sound.

Power Efficient
Get approximately 250 hours of continuous digital metronome use on two AAA batteries.

Ultra-Portable
The MA-30 weights in at just .17 lbs. (including batteries), and is small enough to fit in your pocket at 4.09 x 2.52 x 0.59 inches (W x D x H).

What's in the Box
Korg MA-30 Digital Metronome, Two AAA Batteries, User's Manual The Korg MA-30 Metronome has features like volume control and sophisticated rhythms such as triplets and quadruplets with inner beats omitted. Its easy-to-see display includes a cool liquid crystal pendulum.