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The MA-30 is so compact that it will soon become your dependable rhythm buddy. In the music school class or during choir practice the reference tone output enables the sure finding of the desired tones (e.g. when starting to sing) and even ?off?-beats do not pose any problem to this metronome.
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80 of 80 people found the following review helpful
I'm a pro drummer and teacher and this metronome is everything I could ever want in such an item. It is very easy to use and comes with a huge variety of options - not only can you set any number of beats per bar from 0 to 7, but you can also very quickly set the metronome to subdivide into quavers, semiquavers or triplets, a triplet shuffle or a semiquaver 'samba' ('1' and 'a' of a 1e+a set of semiquavers).
You can also tap a tempo in yourself, and the metronome will pick up how fast you're playing, which I have found incredibly useful when wanting to get quick a reference in the studio.
You can also mute the metronome at the touch of a button; again this is great for the studio as it leaves the digital display showing a side to side animation, just like an old fashioned classical metronome, which is much easier to follow than just a flashing light, but obviously won't be picked up by any mikes.
Finally, unlike some other cheap metronomes which raise the tempo in steps, this metronome can be set to any BPM number from 40 to 208, great for teasing the speed up in practise sessions.
By the way, I never use it but there's a tuning note feature which you can set to any tuning note, and also calibrate the exact pitch of each note. This thing has stuff I don't even use!
A few people have said it's tricky to use, and while I admit that I've fumbled over the buttons a couple of times as some of them perform various tasks, it's never really taken me more than a moment to get the thing to do what I want. The only thing it doesn't allow is programming time signature changes in, but the only metronomes I've seen that can do this cost hundreds of pounds. It's small, it's portable, it lives in my stick bag and is always there when I need it. And yes, it's kinda quiet (I always have it set to full volume) but you can always stick a pair of headphones in and you're away. I've used it on some noisy big band sessions and haven't had a problem, and to be honest the fact that you can adjust the volume at all is impressive given the price. I couldn't recommend this product enough - even if it does go 'beep' instead of 'click'. I honestly don't think you'll find a more functional product at this price.
You can also tap a tempo in yourself, and the metronome will pick up how fast you're playing, which I have found incredibly useful when wanting to get quick a reference in the studio.
You can also mute the metronome at the touch of a button; again this is great for the studio as it leaves the digital display showing a side to side animation, just like an old fashioned classical metronome, which is much easier to follow than just a flashing light, but obviously won't be picked up by any mikes.
Finally, unlike some other cheap metronomes which raise the tempo in steps, this metronome can be set to any BPM number from 40 to 208, great for teasing the speed up in practise sessions.
By the way, I never use it but there's a tuning note feature which you can set to any tuning note, and also calibrate the exact pitch of each note. This thing has stuff I don't even use!
A few people have said it's tricky to use, and while I admit that I've fumbled over the buttons a couple of times as some of them perform various tasks, it's never really taken me more than a moment to get the thing to do what I want. The only thing it doesn't allow is programming time signature changes in, but the only metronomes I've seen that can do this cost hundreds of pounds. It's small, it's portable, it lives in my stick bag and is always there when I need it. And yes, it's kinda quiet (I always have it set to full volume) but you can always stick a pair of headphones in and you're away. I've used it on some noisy big band sessions and haven't had a problem, and to be honest the fact that you can adjust the volume at all is impressive given the price. I couldn't recommend this product enough - even if it does go 'beep' instead of 'click'. I honestly don't think you'll find a more functional product at this price.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
I purchased this item to replace my original Korg MA-30 that met an unexpected end after 15 years faithful service [by being stomped on (by mistake)]. I like this product - it is a simple and straightforward metronome that provides accurate time and rhythm for pretty much anything I am playing or learning.
As a teacher and guitar player I have found the quaver, quaver-triplet and semi-quaver settings to be indispensable and unlike a drummer it doesn't take the hump when I stuff up!
I use the quaver and quaver-triplets settings with most of my students so that they can recognise and play in time both on and off the beat; the semi quaver settings are great for funk and for continuing to develop a consistent finger tremolo technique.
With standard settings that go from 1/4 time to 7/4 (great for Money by Pink Floyd) and a beats per minute setting that runs from 40 bpm to 208 bpm it covers pretty much all my needs.
I'll heartily recommend this product to anyone - it's served me well over the years - and the modest investment in a metronome should be a "no-brainer" for any musician regardless of their ability, instrument or musical preferences.
As a teacher and guitar player I have found the quaver, quaver-triplet and semi-quaver settings to be indispensable and unlike a drummer it doesn't take the hump when I stuff up!
I use the quaver and quaver-triplets settings with most of my students so that they can recognise and play in time both on and off the beat; the semi quaver settings are great for funk and for continuing to develop a consistent finger tremolo technique.
With standard settings that go from 1/4 time to 7/4 (great for Money by Pink Floyd) and a beats per minute setting that runs from 40 bpm to 208 bpm it covers pretty much all my needs.
I'll heartily recommend this product to anyone - it's served me well over the years - and the modest investment in a metronome should be a "no-brainer" for any musician regardless of their ability, instrument or musical preferences.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
The Korg digital metronome gets straight to the point: it's a pocket metronome with a lot of functions which cover more than the average player's needs.
The instructions short and simple, the metronome easy to understand, and you can always plug in your earphones if it's not too loud already.
The instructions short and simple, the metronome easy to understand, and you can always plug in your earphones if it's not too loud already.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great product
I bought this product for my son, for his drumming practice. It has been great. Good that it can be used with and without headphones. Read more
Published 21 days ago by craig@redrocket.co.uk
Good little metronome
The only problem with this metronome is the on/off button is so tiny you need something sharp and pointy, like the end of a pen, to switch it on, otherwise a very good metronome... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marjanna
Korg MA-30 Metronome
As a complete beginner to playing the guitar, I'm yet to get any real use out of my Korg MA-30 Metronome. Read more
Published 2 months ago by David T
Great metronome
I'm learning to play drums and I bought this to replace an ageing wind-up metronome. It's an excellent product, very easy to use and it features all the rhythm patterns you need... Read more
Published 3 months ago by P. Carpenter
Great little metronome
Bought this on the recommendation of an online guitar tutor, Justin Sandercoe who by the way is excellent! Read more
Published 4 months ago by stevef
Not impressed
Well, I guess the old saying 'you get what you pay for' is correct.
I have no complaint about the service I received from the retailer as it was excellent with my order... Read more
I have no complaint about the service I received from the retailer as it was excellent with my order... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rich81
Great metronome
I bought this for my partner who plays the electronic organ and piano to replace an old mechanic metronome. It is very flexible and he enjoys using the metronome. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. Y. R. C. Young
metronome with tap in function
this beautiful little metronome performs many tricks
-gives the tempo you dial up numerically or by tapping in
- can tap out bars of between 2 and 7 beats
-can chop... Read more
-gives the tempo you dial up numerically or by tapping in
- can tap out bars of between 2 and 7 beats
-can chop... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Avid
Korg MA-30 Metronome
Have just received this and I think for the money paid, it is very versatile and of excellent value. It has everything that a novice would need and then some. Read more
Published 7 months ago by P. van Win
Does what it should...
Does what it says it can do so no complaints. Good price, swift delivery so recommend both the seller and the product.
Published 7 months ago by IS
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