Korg Introduces Two New Ultra-Compact, Affordable
TunersCA-20 Chromatic tuner and GA-20 Guitar/Bass tuner feature needle-style LCD
meters, ensuring high precision and easy visibility
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CA-20
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GA-20
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January 28, 1999
Korg announces
the introduction of the affordable CA-20 Chromatic Tuner and the GA-20 Guitar
and Bass Tuner. These compact (3.9"W x 2.44"H x 0.6"D) tuners
feature both Auto and Manual tuning modes. In auto mode, the tuner will automatically
detect the pitch of an input note. Manual mode enables the user to select a
desired pitch to tune to. Also featured are: a built-in high-sensitivity microphone
for tuning acoustic instruments; an Auto power-off function; and up to 100 hours
of continuous battery life.
The meter sections of both tuners use liquid-crystal needle displays, which
combine the accuracy of an LCD and the "analog feel" of a conventional
needle-style meter. Three LED's also indicate whether the note being tuned is
sharp, flat, or precisely on pitch.
The CA-20 Chromatic Tuner's advanced design permits accurate tuning of any instrument-particularly
those in lower ranges, or instruments with a large number of overtones. It quickly
determines the note name as well as range for any kind of musical instrument
(including strings, wind and keyboards). This wide detection range allows for
tuning from A0 (27.50Hz) to B7 (3,951.07Hz). Additionally, the Calibration Function
enables the user to select a reference pitch in the range of 430Hz to 449Hz
in 1Hz steps, providing the versatility to match tuning to any instrument or
recording.
The GA-20 is the smallest dedicated Guitar/Bass Tuner ever offered by Korg.
It allows for the selection of either Guitar or Bass tuning modes. It provides
a Quadra-flat tuning mode, which supports the dropped tunings used in many of
today's musical styles. Four stages of flat tuning are supported, from one semitone
through two whole tones. The Bass mode features a wide detection range which
supports six-string bass (Low-B, Hi-C).
CA-20 & GA-20 Specifications:
- Scale: 12 note equal-tempered
- Measurement Range (CA-20): A0 (27.50Hz) - B7 (3951.07Hz)
- Measurement Range (GA-20): Bbbbb¿/G¿ (24.50Hz) - B6 (1975.54Hz)
- Tuning Mode (CA-20): Auto, Manual
- Tuning Mode (GA-20): Auto (Guitar, Bass), Manual (Guitar, Bass)
- Flat Tuning Mode (GA-20 only): 1-4 semitones; in one semitone increments
Calibration Range (CA-20 only): A4 = 430 - 449Hz (1Hz steps)
- Connections: Input
- Power Supply: Two AAA conventional batteries 3V (sold separately)
- Weight: 2.12 oz. (excluding batteries)
The CA-10 Chromatic Tuner has a suggested retail price of $32.00 (Batteries
not included), and is currently available.
The GA-10 Guitar/Bass Tuner has a suggested retail price of $22.00 (Batteries
not included), and is currently available.
For more information, visit Korg at http://www.korg.com/
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