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The humming of the neon lights in Jace’s studio always sounded like an out-of-tune synth. He sat in the middle of a graveyard of cables, staring at a dusty, wedge-shaped box he had found in a thrift store bin for twenty dollars: the Korg AT-2.
Specifications
A Legacy of Precision: What is the Korg AT-2?
stands as a classic "legacy" model—a robust, reliable workhorse often found in the gear bags of veteran musicians and specialized ensemble players. korg at2
Pros and Cons
The Korg AT-2 is a professional-grade, compact chromatic tuner. Unlike standard guitar tuners that are limited to specific notes (E, A, D, G, B, E), a chromatic tuner like the AT-2 can identify any of the 12 notes of the chromatic scale. This makes it compatible with virtually any instrument, from guitars and basses to saxophones, violins, and instruments with alternate tunings. The humming of the neon lights in Jace’s
Tuning Accuracy
For a studio engineer who has to tune a piano that was last serviced in 1965, being able to match the AT2 to the piano's current pitch (say, 435 Hz) before adjusting the strings is invaluable. This feature, combined with the user temperaments, makes the AT2 a de-facto tool for piano technicians and harpists. The Use Case: Essential for tuning to pianos
- The Use Case: Essential for tuning to pianos that may have drifted, or for orchestral settings where the ensemble tunes to A=442Hz.