Stunning visibility and pin-point precision, at your feet.
Pedal tuner with ultra-high +/- 0.1 cent precision.
Since its debut in 2008, the KORG Pitchblack pedal tuner has
earned a reputation as a trusted and indispensable part of every pedal board,
thanks to its high sensitivity, great visibility, and sturdy construction. Now,
to continue the legacy of the Pitchblack, we introduce the Pitchblack Custom.
The Pitchblack Custom features the first vertical 3D visual
meter on a pedal tuner. Three-dimensional lights and versatile display modes
deliver an unprecedented level of visibility. In addition to allowing
ultra-high +/- 0.1 cent tuning precision, it features true bypass switching
that prevents any coloration of your tone. Designed with the needs of
professionals in mind, the Pitchblack Custom will provide years of trouble-free
operation. The durable aluminum die cast body provides a DC output that allows
parallel connection for powering other effects pedals. The Pitchblack Custom
offers unbeatable visibility and accuracy for all guitarists and bassists and
is the clear choice for professionals.
Part of KORG’s “Custom Shop” series, a mark of ultimate
quality
3D visual meter creates a revolutionary visual effect
Ultra-high tuning accuracy of +/- 0.1 cents
Four types of meter display modes
True bypass prevents any coloration or loss in the sound
DC out allows parallel connection for powering other effect pedals
Three times longer battery life
“Custom Shop,” the mark of ultimate quality
KORG tuners have a 40-year history that began with the world’s first
needle-style tuner. While we have produced many different types of tuners,
including tuners with unrivaled precision and tuners with epoch-making
functionality, these products were made possible by KORG’s unwavering
commitment to quality. In other words, our attitude of sincerely listening to
the voice of the user, our revolutionary ideas, and our high level of
technological ability are what underlie the long history of KORG tuners.
Now, KORG announces a new lineup aimed at achieving even greater
accomplishments. The name “Custom Shop” designates this tuner as a flagship
model that is representative of KORG’s highest levels of technology. Its design
features a beautiful meter displayed by a CMD panel, ultra-precision detection,
and careful attention paid to appearance and feel. KORG’s high technological
ability and commitment to quality have taken shape as the “Custom Shop” name.
3D visual meter creates a revolutionary visual effect
The 3D visual meter exemplifies the Custom Shop series. A large and easily
visible note name indication and the distinct movement of brightly illuminated
LEDs make the pitch difference and change instantly recognizable. This new 3D
visual meter makes it simple to tune with a precision of ±0.1 cent.
Ultra-high tuning accuracy of +/- 0.1 cents
Designed with the professional user in mind, KORG’s Pitchblack Custom offers
extremely accurate tuning with a detection range of +/- 0.1 cents, a level of
precision that is uncommon of pedal tuners. With the Pitchblack Custom, players
of all styles can now enjoy the same ultra-high precision offered in KORG’s
flagship tuner, the Pitchblack Pro.
Four meter display modes
Choose from four meter display modes to suit your playing style. In addition to
the standard “Regular A mode,” you can use “Strobe mode” or “Half-strobe mode”
in which the direction and speed of meter movement indicate the pitch change
for easy visualization of even minute differences, as well as “Regular B mode”
in which the meter rises by being stacked from bottom to top toward a reference
line --- a mode that’s possible only with KORG’s vertical display.
A broader range of pitch is provided for the lower side of the meter (lower
pitch) to an easier tuning experience.
True bypass has absolutely no effect on the sound
The true bypass design allows the input sound to be output with absolutely no
change (when the tuner is off). In other words, the tuner circuit does not
change, degrade, or color your sound in any way. Since the input sound is
completely muted when the tuner is on, this unit is ideal for use on stage.
DC out allows parallel connection
If a separately sold AC adaptor is used, the DC OUT jack can supply power to
another effect unit. Since a dedicated power supply circuit is provided for DC
OUT, it can provide stable and noiseless 9V 200 mA power.
Approximately three times the battery life
The high-efficiency, long-life design allows for approximately three times
longer operation than the previous model. Operating life is approximately 15
hours when using zinc-carbon batteries, and approximately 30 hours when using
alkaline batteries, giving the Pitchblack Custom the longest operating life of
any pedal tuner.