KORG CA-1 Chromatic Tuner Review

Time for another review... I swear I'm gonna cut this out and get to actually posting some blogs about my progress so far with the guitar..

The KORG CA-1 Chromatic Tuner is compact, simple in design and even simpler to use. When you first look at it, it looks like a small intercom or burglar alarm. The display is very easy to see, and it fits nicely in the Fender Gig Bag that I recently purchased. There are four buttons on the face of the unit, two of which are up/down calibration buttons, one power button and a sound switch. There is an 1/4 inch jack on the side for electric tuning, and the built-in mic works excellently with acoustic guitars. The power-saving feature shuts the device off after 20 minutes of non-usage, and there is an LED light to let you know if the unit is on or off. The specifications on this unit are:

• Tuning: 12 note equal-tempered
• Detection range: A0 (27.5Hz)-C8 (4186.01Hz) : Sine wave
• Reference tone: C4 (261.63Hz)--C5(523.25Hz) : One octave
• Tuning modes: METER (AUTO), SOUND (MANUAL)
• Calibration function: 410-480 Hz (1 Hz steps)
• Detection accuracy: ±1 cent
• Sound accuracy: ±1.5 cent
• Connection Jack: INPUT jack (1/4" mono
• Power Supply: two AAA batteries 3V
• Battery life: Approx. 100 hours
• Dimensions: 102 mm (W) x 59 mm (D) x 16mm (H)/4.02" x 2.32" x 0.63
• Weight: 72g / 2.54 oz: including the battery

Two AAA batteries are included in the package, so you'll be able to get started right away. By far, my favorite feature of this tuner is the tilt slit located on the back of the unit. You can use a guitar pick or something similar to lean the tuner at an angle on a flat surface for easier tuning. I really do like this product, and it's perfect for the beginning and even seasoned guitar player. I'm going to have to give this one a 4-star rating, only because It's definitely not my absolute favorite... My neighbor has one that is a kick-pedal controlled tuner, metronome, and effects pedal - I'll get one sooner or later.

★ ★ ★ ★

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