KDM3-BK - Pyramid Style Digital Metronome - Black

Summary: I wanted some of the features of a digital metronome (subdivisions, adjustable volume, etc) but cannot stand the digital beeping noise that all those I've come across tend to have. This has several mechanical type 'clicks'. Whichever finish you go for, this is a lot to spend for a digital metronome that isn't a super sophisticated drummer style gadget which is programmable. The limited edition brown wood effect version is more. That said, I am glad I got the wood-look one as it's very pleasant on the eye and has a more natural, organic vibe to it. As other reviewers have said, it's significantly smaller than you might expect from looking at it. Please check the dimensions to be sure it's suitable for you. For me, the small size is great ... I'm not after furniture. Volume: adjustable from very quiet to quite loud - perfect for my home practice needs Design: very clearly laid out controls which (to me) need no explanation. Ease of use: - tempo knob (the large knob on the front) is great for quickly adjusting tempo - tab tempo (left, smaller button on top) - fantastic for immediately setting by tapping - lights - the larger button on top is the start/stop button, and lights 'red' for each first beat, and green for subdivision beats... useful as a visual aid and/or if wanting a visual tempo aid with no audible volume - sub-menu's and multi-purpose controls: thank goodness each button has just one function. It's a nice reprieve from so many bits of electronic kit with multiple settings and menu's. Conclusions: for someone wanting the sound preference of a 'mechanical' metronome, with some of the features and advantages of digital ones, where all functions/adjustments are immediately 'to hand', this is a superb bit of kit.

Good quality electronic metronome with a variety of tones to choose from including classic sounding click and drum stick sounds. Can be configured to a range of tempos and rythmique structures. Visual as well as audio clues are also very welcome and includes headphones out if needed. Size is actually quite compact so would easily fit in gig bag or backpack front pocket for transport.

bought as gift for relative who's learning to play piano they are pleased with item and find it really helpful

I bought a few of these as Christmas presents for my 'very-musical-but-of-questionable-timekeeping' family (my apologies... this may be the drummer in me speaking). I've always preferred digital metronomes to mechanical ones for obvious reasons... but so few of them look the part, have the versatility that electronics allow or are sensibly priced. You have at one end, ones that just 'click' and have a tempo control... and then at the other, they're basically hideously expensive pared-back drum machines. What I really like about these is they're small, look neat (like a baby classic pyramid pendulum metronome... but without the... er... pendulum) and have lots of 'downbeat' and 'sub-division' options. They also have some great features such as 'Tap Tempo', reference pitches, a practice timer, a choice of metronome tones such as clockwork metronome, drum sticks, cowbell, sequencer click track, a more-useful-than-you-think 'counting voice'... and with quite a loud onboard speaker (with volume control) to throw them through (but features a headphone output if that isn't loud enough). Hard to fault them really. And as gifts, they've gone down very well with their recipients. Pretty sure their musical timekeeping will consequently improve! :-)

This is really stylish and functional...unlike the myriad of smaller digital metronomes that get lost in a guitar case or the back of a drawer somewhere, this is always on hand in your practice space. It's not huge, but nor is it as portable as some...so definitely intended to be left out on display. Volume is plenty loud enough when playing saxophone next to it. Nice variety of 'click' sounds (I prefer number 6!) and many more rhythms than I will need - I used 3 and 4 beats per bar mainly, but there are lots of compound rhythms if you want them. Has headphone output, good display, easy functions and illuminated pulse on the 'start/stop' button. In summary - definitely recommended and the best I've used.

really handsome look- ( I ordered the limited wooden version- ) just to let you know - its really small - half of size of real analog metronome so dont act surprised- read the description- I knew its gonna be small so I was ok with it. Works great. sounds are not to pleasant for the ear tho- cheap build in speaker ruins the experience a little bit. and the screen has no light so in poor light conditions visibility whats on the tiny screen could be a deal breaker for some folks- also product is ultra light so be aware of not hitting too hard the top button- it might flip the metronome 😂 If korg ever read the reviews- please add some LED backlight to the screen and maybe a metal plate underneath to give it more stability and change this terribly bad sounding speaker - for that hefty price you can get in any shop really decent waterproof BT build to last speaker with built in soft that can do much more than metronome so the price should be no issue- and maybe make it a bit bigger so its less "flimsy "

glad i went for the wooden one, it looks fantastic on my piano. The 8 different sounds mean you should find something that agrees with you, i tend to stick with the default bell one, though the female voice which can count from 1-9 is also useful. It is all very intuitive to use, the only setting that took me a few minutes to work out is the pendulum step, you can press this button (called timer) and then the large tempo dial on the front will move up in the values marked on the side of the metronome (adante, presto etc). Very useful. Can't imagine there is a better metronome on the market today.

Terrific little metronome with all kinds of features, like choices for the sound of the beat, an easy way to dial up/down the tempo, change to volume from low to quite loud. Sits nicely on the right side of my stand. I placed a little velcro sticky under it to keep it there. Has all the features of other good metronomes. If I had to be picky I'd say this could be a really exceptional metronome if it (1) had a backlight that turned on when you changed any setting and (2) had an intelligent algorithm that would speed up tempo changes depending on the rate of turning of the tempo dial. If your piece goes from adagio to presto very often, a faster dial would be very helpful. But hey, I am just fine with the way it is -- one of the best metronomes I have had that combines the classic analog sound with a digital control.

メトロノームといえば、振り子が動くものというイメージがありまして、振り子のないタイプのメトロノームを購入したのは初めてです。スピーカーが上を向いており、小型にもかかわらず性能的には不満はありません。強いていえば、店舗に合わせて点滅するLEDがもっと明るいと視認性が高まって良いと思います。

Perfect size (a little bit smaller than a soda can), well packed, working perfectly! I like the different sound options, the settings are very intuitive, it has a wide volume range (perfect to adapt to your instrument and environment), and on top of it, it looks very pretty as well! I would very easily recommend this metronome to any other musician who prefers to have a physical option (not an app on your phone).

I received this 7/19/2018 to add to my other Korg KDM-2 which I bought in September 2010. Using it the first time I like this Metronome as it is simple to use, you don't really need to read the directions it is that simple to use.It is a good quality With batteries the Korg KDM-2 weights 196 grams, 6.9oz and the KDM-3 is 160 grams 5.65oz which really doesn't make any difference. KDM-3 is 4 3/8" high and 2 1/8" wide.It is plenty loud enough for general use. The face does not light up. The batteries are a little hard to remove but you can get them out. It is a little smaller than what I thought it was going to be. No hissing noises. NOTE: Just as with the KDM-2 the KDM-3 will not work if you use Duracell Quantum aaa batteries. For some reason, they just won't work. I don't know what other ones won't either. I wonder how many people put new batteries in their Korg and it would not work so they threw it out? I just about did that. The only thing so far that I don't care for is the flashing light on top. I use mine with just the light flashing at times and the light is not as big, lower profile, as the one on the KDM-2 but it still usable. Update: 08/21/2022 I am still using this and it is working as it should and I still like this metronome. I still give it a five star rating.

Using it for tuning my flute. Also digital tik tik for songs. Excellent reliable product