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Korg At2 Info

Title: Unleashing the Power of Authentic Organ Sound: A Review of the Korg AT2

  • Chromatic tuning: Detects all 12 notes, allowing use with guitars, basses, and nonstandard tunings.
  • High-precision detection: Fast, accurate pitch detection suitable for live performance and studio use.
  • Clear display: Bright LED meter shows cent deviation and note name; easy-to-read for stage environments.
  • Metronome function: Built-in metronome with selectable tempos and subdivision options for practice and performance.
  • Compact, durable build: Small plastic housing with sturdy feed and output jacks; pedalboard-friendly size.
  • Power options: Operates on battery power (and often supports optional AC adapters depending on regional models).
  • Mute/Bypass modes: Allows silent tuning for stage use; quick switching between tuning and normal signal flow.
  • Portability: It is roughly the size of a thick credit card, making it one of the smallest and lightest tuners ever made. You can slip it into a wallet, pocket, or instrument case without adding any bulk.
  • Innovation: When it was released, it was groundbreaking for shrinking a chromatic tuner down to this specific form factor, prioritizing extreme mobility for musicians on the go.

Tuning Accuracy

  • Precision: The AT-2 boasts ultra-high precision, typically detecting pitch within ±1 cent or better (often cited as +/- 0.5 cents in calibration mode).
  • Detection Range: A wide detection range (often A0–C8) allows it to handle the low rumble of a 5-string bass and the piercing highs of a piccolo.

The Korg AT-2 is an electronic autoharp-like instrument produced by Korg in the 1980s. It was designed to mimic the sound of an autoharp, but with the added versatility of electronic sounds and effects. korg at2

  • Tuning Range: E0 (20.60Hz) to C8 (4186Hz)
  • Accuracy: ±0.1 cent (Fine mode)
  • Reference Pitch: A4 = 410–480Hz (1Hz steps)
  • Temperaments: 12 preset (incl. Equal, Kirnberger, Werckmeister, Mean Tone) + 3 User
  • Dimensions: 145mm x 88mm x 29mm
  • Power: 4x AAA batteries or 9V DC adaptor

The Korg AT2 boasts an incredible accuracy of ±0.1 cent when used in "Fine" mode. Title: Unleashing the Power of Authentic Organ Sound: