Korg created the world's first hand-held tuner back
in 1975. Since then, tuners have become a widely used item among
musicians. Korg has continued to lead the way, creating a succession of
revolutionary tuners featuring new technology and new ideas. Now, KORG
announces the world's first wireless tuning system; the Wi-Tune.
Using
Korg's Wireless Tuning System, the Wi-Tune allows you to tune any
instrument in any situation, unobtrusively, accurately, and easily.
Their Wi-Tune systems are ideal for instruments such as sax, clarinet,
flute, horn, or tuba; instruments where using a traditional tuner could
be problematic. Wi-Tune eliminates these obstacles, allowing new avenues
for practicing. Wi-Tune wireless tuning is also discreet, and can be
used in nearly any musical environment.
Cable-free wireless tuning systems, complete with transmitter and tuner
Korg's Wi-Tune wireless tuning systems come as a set, consisting of a
transmitter that attaches to your instrument, and a main tuner unit that
receives the wireless signal. This new concept allows a monumental
degree of freedom, letting the musician watch the tuning meter at a
natural angle of sight. Conventional tuner setups (with a cable running
from the tuner unit to a contact mic fastened to the instrument) often
led to the cable becoming entangled with the instrument or musician.
Since the new wireless Wi-Tune system has no cable, these situations are
completely eliminated. The signal range extends to five meters*,
meaning that the tuner unit can be placed on a music stand or other
convenient location, allowing the performer to tune naturally without
interfering with the performance. The wireless signal sent from the
transmitter is coded to ID on the tuner unit, ensuring that you can tune
reliably without interference. The transmitter is designed to detect
the vibration of the instrument, so it can be attached not only to the
body of the instrument, but even to a strap that will transmit these
vibrations.
*as measured by KORG
Large, backlit LCD offers excellent visibility
Pitch variance and note name are shown in the large liquid crystal
display for excellent visibility. Built-in backlighting assures tuning
with confidence, even on a dark stage – or at a distance. The wireless
status and the remaining battery amount are also clearly indicated by
icons, providing this important information at a glance. Designed for
eco-friendly long battery life, this system is the perfect tuning
assistant.
Internal mic and Sound Out mode
The main tuner body has a built-in mic, you can also tune without using
the transmitter. The tuner also provides a Sound Out mode that produces
an audible reference tone from the internal speaker, which you can use
when tune by ear, or for ear-training practice.
Pure major third and minor third markings
Inaccuracies of the harmonies in a triad are particularly easy to notice
when played by an ensemble such as a brass band or orchestra. By
slightly adjusting the pitch of a major or minor third relative to the
equal-tempered interval, a beautiful-sounding pure third can be
obtained. The meter scale of the Wi-Tune includes markings to indicate
pure major and minor thirds relative to a specified pitch. Simply by
tuning your instrument to these markings, you can perform beautiful,
pure harmonies when playing in an ensemble.
* The choice of note to adjust when tuning to a pure major or minor third will depend on the music you're performing.
The WR-01 includes a regular clip that fits a wide range of instruments.
Features:
- Wireless tuning – no cable required! The transmitter clips to your instrument and sends the signal wirelessly to the tuner.
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The
large backlit LCD offers excellent visibility, even at a distance. The
newly designed meter follows even slight changes in the sound, and
provides a large note name display.
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The integrated cover/stand allows the tuner to be placed on a music stand, table, or on the floor to accommodate any situation.
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Internal mic allows tuning using the main unit alone
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Sound Out mode produces a reference tone from the internal speaker for tuning by ear
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Markings indicate pure major third and minor third intervals for exceptional ensemble harmonies.
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Designed to provide environmentally-friendly extended battery life.
