| Korg Pitchblack Advance | |
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| Street price | $72.00
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| Key specs | |
| Detection Accuracy |
Regular Our test: ±1.45 centsCOMPARE Flat: ±1.41 cents | Sharp: ±1.47 cents Manufacturer's specs: ±0.1 cents Strobe Our test: ±0.12 centsCOMPARE Flat: ±0.08 cents | Sharp: ±0.16 cents Manufacturer's specs: ±0.1 cents Half-Strobe Our test: ±1.45 centsCOMPARE Flat: ±1.41 cents | Sharp: ±1.47 cents Manufacturer's specs: ±0.1 cents Mirror Our test: ±1.45 centsCOMPARE Flat: ±1.42 cents | Sharp: ±1.47 cents Manufacturer's specs: ±0.1 cents |
| Detection Range | 20.60-4186.01 Hz (E0-C8) COMPARE |
| Calibration range | 436-445 Hz (In 1-Hertz steps) COMPARE |
| Responsiveness | Not tested COMPARE |
| Notes: | |
| Tuning | |
| Instrument tuning modes | None |
| Transposition options | None |
| Programmable? | No |
| Memory? | Yes |
| Polyphonic? | No |
| Display | |
| Display type | 3-color LED |
| Display resolution /td> | 11 segments (5-/5+) |
| Optional meter modes? | Yes: Regular, Strobe, Half-Strobe, Mirror |
| Features | |
| Bypass mode | True bypass |
| Volume/Boost? | No |
| Mute? | Yes |
| USB? | No |
| Power | |
| Power source | 9V battery or 9V AC adapter |
| Battery life | 60 hours (alkaline) |
| Auto-off/Power save | Yes |
| Low battery indicator? | Yes (Tuner On/Off light blinks) |
| DC out? | Yes |
| Power consumption | 20 mA |
| Physical | |
| Enclosure | Die-cast aluminum |
| Dimensions | 68 x 111 x 47 mm (2.68 x 4.37 x 1.85 in) |
| Weight | 257 g (9.07 oz) including battery |
| Fine print | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Release date | 2016 |
| Made in | Vietnam |
| Included extras | Noise reduction circuit for power supply |
| Available accessories | Truetone 1 Spot 9V Adapter ($15.90 at Amazon) or Boss PSA120 9V Adapter ($26.99 at Amazon) |
| Notes | When a plug is inserted into the DC 9V IN jack, the battery cannot be used. If the unit is activated using a battery, it cannot supply power from the DC output jack. |
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Pros
Oustanding detection accuracy
Bright, colorful display
Innovative noise reduction circuit
Alternate meter modes
Easy to use
Cons
No transposition options
No alternate instrument tunings
Not programmable
