Korg KDM-3 Metronome

Announcing a limited number of natural wood front panel units with a rustic and artisanal feel.

The KDM-3 is well-known for its powerful, easily-heard sound and compact size. A limited number of units are now available, featuring a front panel made of durable and elegant pyinkado wood. The chic brown woodgrain adds warmth to the monotone body. Its elegant look will project an atmosphere of refinement, not only while you practice your instrument but also as an item of interior décor.

Features:

• Stylish mechanical metronome design.
• Eight metronome sounds
• Nineteen beat patterns
• Easy one-touch operation 
• Easily-readable display.
• Three types of tempo settings
• Sound Out mode
• Timer mode 
• Memory Backup function 
• Auto Power-Off function
• Long-life design 
• Featuring a natural wood front panel

Stylish design that's reminiscent of a mechanical metronome

The KDM-3's design is similar to an acoustic, mechanical metronome but much smaller. It will fit nicely on a tabletop, piano, or any practising environment. It has a newly designed sealed speaker enclosure and delivers powerful volume that exceeds its compact size. The line-up gives you a choice of two colours: sophisticated black or pure white.

Eight metronome sounds, including a mechanical metronome sound

The design is not the only way this unit is reminiscent of a mechanical metronome. The KDM-3 now provides the sound of an acoustic, mechanical metronome. You can also choose alternative sounds to suit your performance or instrument, including cowbell, rimshot, or voice. These sounds deliver a clear tone that is easy to hear and will not be obscured even by high-volume instruments.

19 beat patterns support songs of any genre

This unit covers your needs in various genres, from classic to pop, jazz, and Latin. In addition to 0-9 beats per measure with your choice of duplets, triplets, triplets omitting the middle note, quadruplets, and quadruplets omitting the middle notes, we've provided variations such as son clave and rumba clave for a total of 19 built-in beat patterns. The tempo can be freely specified in the 30 to 252 beats/minute range.

Timer mode is convenient for practising the basics

Timer mode is a function that operates the metronome for a specified length of time and then automatically stops. It's an excellent convenience for warming up or when practising the basics.

Easy one-touch operation and an easily-readable display

The START/STOP button on top of the unit blinks in two colours, red and green, giving you a clear visual indication of the tempo. You can even start practising with the volume set to zero. The TEMPO/CALIB dial on the top panel provides easy access to your desired numerical setting. The content of the setting is visible at a glance on the large display.

Sound Out mode lets you tune while listening to a reference tone.

Sound Out mode produces a reference tone from the built-in speaker or through connected headphones, allowing you to tune by ear. It can generate 12 reference tones ranging from C4 (261.63 Hz) to B4 (493.88 Hz). The calibration of the A4 pitch can also be adjusted over a wide range of 410 Hz–480 Hz.

Timer mode is convenient for practising the basics

Timer mode is a function that operates the metronome for a specified length of time and then automatically stops. It's an excellent convenience for warming up or when practising the basics.

Memory Backup function and Auto Power-Off function

Even when the power is turned off, the Memory Backup function preserves the specified tempo, beat, calibration, and reference tone. (These settings are initialized when the batteries are replaced.) The Auto Power-Off function automatically turns the power off when 20 minutes have elapsed with the metronome stopped.

Long-life design ensures worry-free performance even during extended practice sessions.

The KDM-3 allows approximately 120 hours of operation at maximum volume when used at 120 beats/minute. Even if you practice daily, you won't need to worry about the remaining battery life.