I got a very cheap QuikTune tuner, but I found an accessory pickup that clips on the horn and plugs into the tuner. It vastly increases response time and accuracy and blocks out interference from other sounds. It picks up the vibrations from the metal. It works as well or better than the expensive ones. The only trouble is, the thin wire for the pickup is an irresistible attraction to the cats! I had to replace it a few times after I left it hanging. Is response time all that important though? If you've got the thing on while trying to play in an ensemble, that can only lead to disaster. At home, I'd say you can get a better idea of your pitch within a phrase by recording it and listening back. Otherwise, for checking on an individual note you can probably afford the few extra milliseconds.
- Steve Mumford Bill wrote: When I took up the horn again I purchased a Korg digital tuning meter. It's no longer working. I would appreciate recommendations on a replacement with attention to response time. _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
