Korg KDM3BK Digital Metronome - Classic Design

The Korg KDM-3 brings the look of a traditional mechanical metronome into a compact digital package with considerably more versatility. Its pyramid-shaped body houses a built-in speaker that delivers clear, projecting click sounds across 8 different tones—ranging from a classic mechanical metronome simulation to cowbell, rimshot, and voice counting options. With 19 beat patterns covering standard time signatures from 0 to 9 beats per measure, plus triplet and clave subdivisions, it handles the rhythmic needs of classical, jazz, pop, and Latin repertoire without requiring separate pattern programming.

Beyond timekeeping, the KDM-3 includes a Sound Out tuning mode that generates chromatic reference tones from C4 through B4, with the A4 reference adjustable between 410 Hz and 480 Hz—useful for orchestral players who need to match non-standard tuning pitches. The unit saves your tempo, beat, and tuning settings via memory backup, so powering the metronome off and back on returns you to exactly where you left off. An auto power-off feature shuts down the unit after 20 minutes of inactivity to preserve battery life. The one-touch operation and easy-to-read display make it accessible for students and seasoned players alike, and the compact dimensions let it sit unobtrusively on a music stand or piano top.