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| Korg MA-30 Ultra Compact Digital Metronome | 
 enlarge | Brand: Korg
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $32.00
Buy New: $14.74
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (53 reviews)
Sales Rank: 11
Color: blue
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Special Features: The MA-30 has an adjustable volume control and features a tempo range of 40-208 beats per minute. Thirteen different rhythm patterns, such as duplets, triplets, triplets with inner beats omitted, quadruplets, and quadruplets with inner beats omitted, are provided for practicing a variety of musical styles. Twelve reference pitches (C4-B4) and a wide calibration range (413Hz-420Hz, 438Hz-445Hz in 1Hz units) are also included, allowing for easy pitch adjustment to suit the type of music being play
Warranty: 3 year parts and labor
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 5 x 5 x 0.2
MPN: MA-30
Model: KOR MA30 RS
UPC: 603384023124
EAN: 0603384023124
ASIN: B0002E2O2Q
Release Date: July 22, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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) |
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Product Description
The MA-30 is the latest offering from Korg's innovative line of metronomes, with new features like volume control and sophisticated rhythms such as triplets and quadruplets with inner beats omitted. Powered by 2 AA batteries and with a jack for adding an optional headphone, you can take the MA-30 with you when playing or practicing anywhere. It's simple to use and has an easy to read LCD screen. Tempo adjusts from 40-208 bpm Tap function for setting the tempo Earphone jack so only you can hear it Memory backup function Approximately 250 hours of continuous use using 2 AA batteries (batteries are not included) Unit Dimensions - 4.09(W) x 2.52(D)x 0.59 (H) inch / Weight - 0.17 lbs. (including batteries)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 48 more reviews...
 Perfect for developing rhythm and speed for drums December 19, 2008
I've been using this little gem for over 2 hours a day for 3 days now and I am ALREADY a little faster and more coordinated with my drumsticks. Once you give the instructions a quick read it's easy to navigate through what you want to do.
I love the "tap in" feature where you can listen to one of your favorite songs and literally tap a button a few times in a row to find the beat of the song and then set this metronome to play that rhythm. Then within that customized rhythm you can set it do the 1/4 note, 1/8 note or 1/16 note.
I have an electronic drum kit (which does come with a metronome built in to it, but since I don't have it hooked up to a PA speaker, I have to use my headphones to hear the metronome) and sometimes I just want to practice coordination without headphones.
This is PLENTY loud enough to guide you along as you're playing. It's probably almost loud enough at full volume to practice on acoustic drums, although it would be close depending how hard you play.
The only CON I would say is that the LCD is not backlit, which would be really nice to see better at night, but I can't drop the rating on this because it's clearly not backlit in the description and photo.
So....5 stars, for $17.50 with free shipping at the time of this review? Uh, yeah, I'm super pleased!
 Cheap November 14, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
I thought Korg would be a great brand to buy, but this metronome is so cheaply made. It looks like it maybe cost them a dollar to make, including the labor. At the highest volume it is just not loud enough to be heard over the piano. It was impossible for me to open just to put the batteries in. My husband, with his stronger fingers had to do it. You have to push in two side tabs and pull apart the two halves of the box to insert the batteries next to the little circuit board. I was worried I would accidentally move something around in there and mess up the whole unit. If I would do it all over again, I wouldn't pay more than about $8 for it.
Incredibly Designed and Works Damn Well October 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Korn MA-30 Ultra Compact Digital Metronome is something that I have had ever since it's released, and it still is rugged as ever. The attractive blue casing works very well with the portable unit, with the battery lasting a long time, as a matter of fact, mine still hasn't needed to be replaced.
It is very accurate, easy to hear with it's loud speaker. (if you can't hear it, the headphone jack is at your side), and if you can't hear it, it even has a electronic screen that you can follow to play the right rhythms a la Guitar Hero (not exactly, but a concept that reminds me of playing the game right).
It has the fundamentals down right, but it doesn't just tick and tock in a given time signatures. While not extremely feature packed, it does more than just click in quarter notes, and it can do the other common needed beats like egth notes, triplets, and sixteenth notes. It can even find the right tempos and rhythms for you.
While it may be eclipsed in features in the light of more expensive metronomes (ever seen what a Dr. Beat can do? in terms of metronomes?) I can't think of a better value than this baby. Korg delivers as usual. I can't think of a better metronome worth buying.
 Korg MA-30 Ultra Compact Digital Metronome October 28, 2008
I had considered a larger and much more complex metronome. A professional friend of mine recommended the Korg MA 30. The average non-professional will find that this little metronome has almost every feature that will be needed. Easy to operate and light and compact enough to carry in your pocket. Also, you can't beat the price.
works very well October 24, 2008
my daughter recently started guitar lessons and this product came recommended by her teacher. So, we bought it and it works very well. We received it within 2 days, which is before it was promised.
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