Best Korg TM-60C Black Alternatives

Based on 9 reviews

A super handy combo of tuner and metronome. I was surprised at how much I use the tab on the back to make it stand up on its own, but it's just perfect for sitting on a table while practicing or recording. The tuner is pretty straightforward, but the metronome has a number of useful features. I particularly like having the visualisation of a traditional metronome arm swinging back and forth as well as the red flashing light indicating the tempo. I would love to be able to switch the sound of the metronome so it's not pitched, however the flashing light on the 'tap tempo' switch is often more useful than a sound would be anyway. It's a bit bigger than the older KORG CA-1 tuner I've had for years, so I tend to take the CA-1 on gigs and keep the TM-60 at home or in the studio.

Based on 8 reviews

As we all have mobile phones with us, the necessity of a metronome kind of disappears with metronome applications. However, there are difficulties with metronome apps: (a) it's not always on time (phone lags), (b) the phone output can be quiet (this is mostly not the problem), (c) it's hard to find an app with the same features as DB-90, and (d) your phone battery won't last with metronome always playing. In my opinion Boss DB-90 is an amazing product. I've been using it for over half a year now. Every day for practice on a pad and on a drumkit. The sound coming out of the metronome's own speakers are loud enough (I don't play metal) to hear it when playing on a drumkit. It's also small enough to fit in a drumsticks case and take it with you on a gig (for warming up or even using...

Based on 8 reviews

I've been through various metronomes. This is easily my favourite. I use this for practising finger style guitar when away from my computer. Pros: * Has a nice woodblock sound which I find preferable to the pitched chirps that other digital metronomes offer * The bpm advances via 'traditional' steps of 2 to 4 bpm which for me is perfect for gradually building up speed when working on a piece or exercise * Because it has a physical display rather than LCD, it can be easily used in direct sunlight when practising in the garden or campsite * Runs on AA batteries which in my experience is a more reliable format that 9v when you want to go rechargeable Cons: * no tuner unlike some of the multipurpose tuner/metronomes

Based on 8 reviews

I feel that if Korg removed the tuner functionality and added/improved the metronome stuff, it would be the most sought after metronome on the market. The controls take some time to get used to, it could be me but I always look at the layout of the controls and they look very unintuitive so I kept misplacing the start and tap buttons. I haven't used the tuner not even once since there are dozens of clamp tuners that you can now get which to me are much more practical. As far as the metronome goes, no issues whatsoever, easy to dial in, the batteries last really long and I like the option to turn off the screen light to prolong it even more. The plastic housing feels and looks somewhat cheap although not really an issue considering the price. The only thing I dislike is the volume of the...

Based on 7 reviews

Wanted a simple, no nonsense metronome and I got it! It’s brilliant, it’s roughly the size of iPhone 8 - bit more narrow but deeper. The size is great as you can essentially change settings as u hold it like a phone and use your thumb - one hand operation. Also there are no buttons with dual functions (there is no holding down one button while pressing another to access other features - my old boss metronome had this feature). The big display is extremely easy to read and the styling is nice - silver and black. If you want to get your practise done and not playing with a multifunctional toy, then this is for you.

Based on 5 reviews

I've had one of these for a year as a drummer and used it in live situations many times. 1.You really need the related Tama holder as well, so get the package if available. A small piece of thin rubber material between the holder and the Rhythm Watch will clamp it solidly. It's easily fixed to any convenient 10mm rod. 2. The battery will of course give up when you haven't got a spare, so get the 9volt DC adapter. This has to be CENTRE NEGATIVE which is not usual, but your friendly guitarist may have a spare. When this is plugged into the Rhythm Watch it bypasses the battery which remains on full charge. 3. If you now tape down the tempo tapping counter to permanently "On" it keeps the backlight on permanently, instead of going out after 10secs. This is great for on stage use....

Based on 9 reviews

This little black unit is really important because it helps you to keep in time and develop a feel for the beat ! The dial is divided in steps of 4bpm which is a very good choice because it prevents the display to be too cluttered (1 bpm isn't really that noticable when practicing). I remember this well from my time when i studied classical music and piano, the mechanic metronome i used was identical in this case. It starts at 40 and goes up to 208, a range that is broad enough for most music styles. Acoustically the "beep" sound (there are two at choice here) is rather pleasant, due to the metronome using a Quartz instead of generating it the digital way. I avoid the latter exactly because of the harsh bleep sounds these make, it gets on your nerves when practicing some hours....

Based on 23 reviews

I wanted a metronome that was precise, had a sound that would not annoy me, had some settings for its volume and a headphone output. Differently from the Korg metronome I had before, when you press up or down on the tempo, this starts to quickly change immediately, and not in increments of 20 but increments of one. Very quick to set the tempo. Even better, there is a very responsive tap tempo function. Also has lots of other features that you would not expect seeing how little buttons it has, it is actually quick to set up and good for practice on any instrument.

Based on 76 reviews

Pros: - Price - Accurate in vibration mode (I've tested multiple times on guitars, bass and violin comparing with Boss TU3) - Calibration changing (very useful for those you want to tune for example at 432Hz) - Backlight display (visible in the dark) - Lightweight - Good clip - Easy to use - It comes with battery Cons: - Some troubles in lower frequences when using the mic sensor (I prefer though tuning my basses using the vibration sensor) - Annoying metronome sound Conclusion: a good clip-on tuner that won't cost you a lot. It saves you money for other useful equipement

Based on 6 reviews

It's a metronome. What makes it better than many is the fact that you can dial in required tempo rather than, as it typical with electronic metronomes, pushing buttons to raise or lower the tempo. So you can change tempo quickly and easily with one hand (and if dextrous even perhaps with a stick tip). Some of the Wittner models are similar in this respect I think. The clip is close to useless - I suppose it is to attach the unit to a belt but no drummer would find that useful. I can't find anywhere on my kit to fix it other than balanced on a music stand (which is okay if you have scores to read from which I typically do). Paired with in ear monitors like the Shure SE 112 it does a fine job. It wouldn't be loud enough without IEM's or over-ear studio phones. I don't have the full...