Korg TM-50TR - Using the Metronome; Setting Tempo and Time Signature; Using Tap Tempo; Periodic Metronome Function

The STRINGS group applies to bowed stringed instru-
ments such as violins. It is not compatible with plucked
string instruments such as guitars.
3.
Play a long tone of a single pitch.
4.
While the tone is being played, the corresponding infor-
mation appears in the PITCH meter and DYNAMICS/
BRIGHTNESS meter in real time.
PITCH (Pitch): The pitch is indicated by the note name
at the center.
DYNAMICS (Volume): The level in the meter rises
when the volume is high.
BRIGHTNESS (Brightness): The level in the meter rises
when the tone is bright.
5.
After the long tone has been played, the overall stability
levels of the DYNAMICS, PITCH and BRIGHTNESS ap-
pear in the STABILITY (performance stability) meter.
High stability: The level in the meter rises.
Low stability: The level in the meter falls.
Using the metronome
Setting the tempo and time signature
1.
Press the METRONOME ON buon.
The pendulum of the metronome appears on the display,
and “ ” appears in the upper-right corner.
2.
Press the TEMPO ▲ or ▼ buon to set the tempo.
Press and hold the TEMPO ▲ and ▼ buons simulta-
neously for 1 second to switch between Pendulum Step
(pendulum of a mechanical metronome) and Full Step.
If Pendulum Step is selected, “ ” will appear on the dis-
play.
After selecting “PENDULUM STEP” or “FULL STEP”,
press the TEMPO ▲, ▼ buons to set the tempo. This
seing is remembered even when the power is o.
If you’ve selected “PENDULUM STEP”
Pressing the TEMPO ▲, ▼ buons will switch the tem-
po successively through the following values. The value
will change continuously if you hold down the buon.
30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60,
63, 66, 69, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116,
120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 152, 160, 168, 176, 184, 192, 200,
208, 216, 224, 232, 240, 252
If you’ve selected “FULL STEP”
Pressing the TEMPO ▲, ▼ buttons will increment or
decrement the tempo through the range of 30–252 in
steps of one. The value will change continuously if you
hold down the buon.
3.
Press the START/STOP buon to start the metronome.
The metronome pendulum will swing from left to right
according to the tempo and the TAP TEMPO buon will
blink according to the tempo also.
4.
If you want to change the time signature, press the BEAT
▲ or ▼ buons to make your selection.
The time signature will change as follows.
Press the BEAT ▲ or ▼ buons:
...  0  1 ... 9 (9 beats)  (Quadruplet without the
center beat)  (Quadruplet)  (Triplet without
the center beat)  (Triplet)  (Duplet)  0 ...
5.
Play along with the metronome tempo.
6.
To stop the metronome, press the START/STOP buon.
Using tap tempo
The tap tempo that you input will be displayed as a BPM (Beats
Per Minute) value.
1.
Press the METRONOME ON buon.
The pendulum of the metronome appears on the display, and
“ ” appears in the upper-right corner.
2.
Press the TAP TEMPO buon several times at regular intervals
at the tempo that you want.
The TM-50TR detects the interval used when pressing the but-
ton and displays it as a BPM (Beats Per Minute) value, and it
will be set as the tempo.
When the BPM that has been detected by the tap tempo is less
than 30, “Lo” will appear on the display and the tempo will be
set at “30.”
If the BPM detected by the tap tempo exceeds 252, “Hi” will
appear on the display and the tempo will be set at “252.”
3.
Press the START/STOP buon to start the metronome.
The metronome pendulum will swing from left to right ac-
cording to the tempo and the TAP TEMPO buon will blink
accordingly.
The tap tempo can also be input while the metronome is in
use.
4.
Play according to the tempo.
5.
To stop the metronome, press the START/STOP buon.
Practicing with the periodic metronome function
This function produces clicking with each set measure. This is
useful for practicing keeping the rhythm.
When using the periodic metronome function, “0 beat”, “du-
plets”, “triplets”, “triplets without the center beat”, “quadru-
plets” or “quadruplets without the center beats” cannot be
selected as the time signature.
1.
Press the METRONOME ON buon.
The pendulum of the metronome appears on the display, and
“ ” appears in the upper-right corner.
2.
Use the PERIODIC (periodic metronome) buon to select the
measure where clicking will be produced.
Each press of the PERIODIC buon switches the selected mea-
sure as follows.
1  2  3  4  0  1  ...
When the measure is set to “0”, the periodic metronome func-
tion is turned o, and the measure seing and “PERIODIC”
turn o after a few seconds.
3.
Press the START/STOP buon to start the metronome.
Clicking is produced with each set measure.
Example: BEAT (time signature)=4, PERIODIC (measure)=2
4.
To stop the metronome, press the START/STOP buon.
Using the tuner and metronome
simultaneously
The TM-50TR lets you use the tuner and metronome simultane-
ously.
For more details on tuner and metronome operation, please refer
to the “Using the tuner” and “Using the metronome sections.”
Using the tuner and metronome simultaneously
For example, if you’re playing along with the metronome and
you notice that your instrument is not tuned correctly, you can
leave the metronome running while you tune.
Proceed as follows.
1.
Press the METRONOME ON buon.
2.
Press the START/STOP buon to start the metronome.
If necessary, specify the tempo and time signature etc.
To set the tempo: use the TEMPO ▲, ▼ buons or the TAP
TEMPO buon.
To set the time signature: use the BEAT ▲, ▼ buons.
To set the periodic metronome setting: Use the PERIODIC
(periodic metronome) buon.
When using the tuner and metronome simultaneously, you
can’t select “triplets”, “triplets without the center beat”, “qua-
druplets” or “quadruplets without the center beats” as the
time signature.
3.
Press the TUNER ON buon to enter Meter mode.
The pendulum of the metronome and the tuning meter appear
on the display. The metronome tempo is also indicated by the
blinking of the TAP TEMPO buon.
If you want to tune in Sound Out mode, you should then press
the SOUND buon. To tune in the Sound Back mode, press
the SOUND BACK buon.
Tuning in Meter mode
When you play a single note on your instrument, the display
will show the name of the note that is closest to the pitch that
you played. Tune your instrument while watching the meter
and the tuning guide.
Tuning in Sound Out mode
Tune your instrument to the pitch that you hear.
Tuning in Sound Back mode
Using the tone, tuning meter and tuning guide, adjust your
instrument.
When the tuner and metronome are being used simultane-
ously, the TONE TRAINER function of the tuner cannot be
used.
4.
After tuning is complete, press the TUNER ON button and
METRONOME ON buon respectively to turn o the tuner
and metronome.
Specications
Tuner section
Scale: 12 note equal temperament
Detection range*: C1 (32.70 Hz)–C8 (4186.01 Hz) for a sine-
wave
Reference tone: C3 (130.81 Hz)–C6 (1046.50 Hz) 3 octaves
Tuning modes: Meter mode, Sound Out mode, Sound Back
mode, TONE TRAINER function
Calibration range: A4 = 410 Hz–480 Hz (1 Hz step)
Detection accuracy: Beer than ±1 cent
Sound accuracy: Beer than ±1 cent
Metronome section
Tempo range: 30–252 beats per minute (bpm)
Tempo seing: PENDULUM STEP, FULL STEP, TAP TEM-
PO, PERIODIC METRONOME FUNCTION
Time signatures: 0–9 beats, duplets, triplets, triplets without
the center beat, quadruplets, quadruplets
without the center beats
Tempo accuracy: ±0.3%
Main Specications
Connectors: INPUT jack (1/4"mono), PHONES jack (1/8" ste-
reo mini)
Speaker: Dynamic speaker (ø23 mm)
Power supply: Two AAA baeries (alkaline or nickel-metal hy-
dride baeries)
Baery life: Tuner ...
Approximately 24 hours (A4 continuous
input, when using alkaline baeries)
Metronome ...
Approximately 24 hours (tempo 120, four
beats, maximum volume, when using alka-
line baeries)
Using tuner and metronome simultaneous-
ly...
Approximately 24 hours (A4 continuous
input, tempo 120, four beats, maximum
volume, when using alkaline baeries)
Dimensions (W x D x H):
111 x 82 x 18 mm / 4.37" x 3.23" x 0.71"
Weight: 108 g / 3.81 oz. (including the provided bat-
teries)
Included items: Owner’s manual, two AAA baeries
The calibration and reference tone of the tuner as well as
the tempo, beat, Pendulum Step and Full Step settings
of the metronome are stored even when the power is o.
However when you exchange the baeries, these seings
will return to the following default values.
Default values:
Calibration = 440 Hz, Detection range = A4, Tempo = 120,
Time signature = four beats, Tempo seing type = PENDU-
LUM STEP
* Even if the pitch is within the range of detection, the
TM-50TR may be unable to detect the pitch if the sound
contains numerous overtones (such as the low and high
notes on an acoustic piano) or if the instrument has a
rapid decay.
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Specifications and appearance are subject to change
without notice for improvement.