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The AW-1 Micro Tuner – an ultra-compact, ultra-lightweight chromatic tuner
you can attach to your wind or string instrument for easy and accurate
tuning.
In 1975 Korg created the world’s first needle-type, handy-sized tuner –
the WT-10. Today Korg continues to refine the accuracy, functionality,
and miniaturization of its tuners. Based on tuner technology that has
already been awarded numerous patents, Korg now announces the AW-1
Acoustic and Wind Tuner. Packed with highly accurate, versatile
functionality, the AW-1 is amazingly small. Equipped with an
easy-to-view LCD meter, the AW-1’s compact design lets you attach it to
your instrument in a way that will not obstruct your performance.
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- Ultra-compact
and lightweight chromatic tuner that can be attached to a wind or string
instrument.
• Marks to indicate pure major third and minor third intervals.
• Piezo pickup detects vibrations from the attached instrument, or the
built-in microphone detects the pitch.
• Meter Reverse function lets you invert the display.
• Adjustable calibration accommodates a wide range of concert pitches.
• Two clip sizes (Large/Small) are included for use in different
situations or for various types of instruments.
• Auto Power Off function keeps the battery from running down even if you
forget to turn off the unit.
• Memory backup function.
Clip-type for direct attachment to your instrument
The AW-1 packs a detection range of A0~C8 and superb functionality into an
ultra-compact and lightweight unit. The included clip lets you attach it
directly to your instrument, for example to the headstock of a guitar or
the bridge of a violin. Since the clip contains an internal piezo pickup
that detects the vibration of your instrument, you can enjoy stable tuning
even if you’re in a noisy environment. Two types of clip (large and small)
are included, accommodating a variety of situations and instruments, and
letting you dispense with the trouble of connecting a contact mic or other
pickup. Alternatively, you can clip the AW-1 to your music stand and tune
using the internal mic.
* The appropriate location to attach the AW-1 will depend on your
instrument. Please be aware that this unit is not suitable for use with
instruments in which the attachment location would be too close (e.g.,
flute-type instruments) or too far (e.g., tuba) for the meter to be read
comfortably.
Meter
Reverse function lets you invert the display
The AW-1 uses a newly designed LCD meter that you can read easily. The
Meter Reverse function makes it easy to read the meter in a vertical or
horizontal position, regardless of the position in which you attach it to
your instrument. Each time you press the display reverse button, the High
(+) display will move alternately between the left and right sides, so
that you can attach the unit to virtually any instrument in the viewing
orientation you find most comfortable.
Pure major third / minor third intervals are indicated by marks, making
it easy to play beautiful harmonies
Inaccurately played intervals of a third are particularly noticeable when
played in a brass band or orchestra, but will sound “just right” when
major third or minor third pitches are adjusted slightly away from the
equal-tempered pitch. The AW-1’s meter scale provides marks that indicate
a pure major/minor third from the specified note. By tuning your
instrument to these marks you can play beautiful harmonies in an ensemble
situation. This capability is a great convenience not only for orchestral
instruments, but also for vocal or acapela practice.
* When tuning to a pure major/minor third, the note to be adjusted will
depend on the music you’re playing.
Adjustable calibration
The tuner can be calibrated to a wide range of pitches (410~480 Hz).
Calibration can be adjusted in 1 Hz steps, giving you the flexibility for
accurate tuning in any situation. The memory backup function remembers the
calibration setting even when you turn off the power. (However, this
setting will be initialized when you replace the battery.)
Auto Power Off function
The power will automatically turn off if the unit is left on for
approximately twenty minutes without sound being input, preventing the
battery from being used unnecessarily.
* Tuning may not be possible for instruments whose sound contains a large
number of overtones or has a rapid decay, even if the pitch is within the
detectable range.
*Settings are remembered even when the power is off. However, settings
will be initialized when you replace the battery (default: CALIB=440 Hz,
PIEZO, right side High).
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