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BGRA: Korg DTR-1 rack tuner
| Manufacturer |
Korg |
Model |
DTR-1 rack tuner |
| Reviewer |
Todd Menard |
Email |
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| Experience |
7 1/2 |
Item owned |
2-5 years |
| Review Date |
2002-06-14 |
Price paid |
$149.00 |
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Weight | 1lbs? |
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Size | 1 rack space |
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Display | LED |
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Other | strobe tuning |
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Korg's DTR-1 is the current top-of-the-line rack tuner on the market. I
hear there's going the be a new version coming out to replace this model,
but I haven't seen anything yet. You may be asking yourself, "how did he
get that low of a price on that tuner?" It was a mistake that worked in my
favor. I went purchase a DTR-2 (which is the tuner a step below the DTR-1),
but when the guy got one out of the stock room, he grabbed the wrong box! I
didn't notice until I got home, but it was nice to get a $300.00 tuner for
$149.00! This tuner has so many features like strobe tuning, two input
selector, mute, instrument cable check, led letters for what note your
tuning, and that famous dancing LED you'll see sliding back and forth.
I've had mine for 4 years now, and never have had any problems. In fact,
it's one of the few pieces of gear that I have that I never worry about
it's reliability. I feel the best part about this tuner, is its wide
display. A lot of tuners require you to be right on top of the display to
see what you're tuning. This is not the case with the DTR-1. The
directions manual is NOT a fun read, and the tech support at Korg is
anything but friendly. If you have a question, they'll tell you your
answer is in the manual. Too bad the manual was written by a rocket
scientist. If you can't afford the $300.00 DTR-1 or the $150.00 DTR-2;
Korg and Boss also manufacture less expensive alternatives that work just
as well. Stay away from Sabine and Fender tuners!!!
High price for a tuner, but now I will NEVER have to upgrade!
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