Description KORG Pitchblack X BL
When you start thinking about just how precise and effortless tuning your instrument could be, that’s exactly when the KORG Pitchblack X BL steps in — turning what’s usually a dull chore into a fast, seamless, and almost enjoyable part of your playing routine. This is not just a tuner; it’s a real companion that immediately brings a sense of confidence and dependability to your sound. Where accurate tuning once took a few minutes and constant double-checking, with this model it’s literally a matter of moments — and you’re ready to play.
Why choose this model?
- Compact and durable housing with a minimalist design that fits neatly on any pedalboard
- Crisp, bright display with a choice of different indication modes
- Enhanced tuning precision to within ±0.1 cent — perfect for even the most meticulous professionals
- Handy through-type power adaptor, allowing you to connect additional pedals with ease
- Extended functionality, including support for various tuning systems and alternative temperaments
Model overview
The key advantage of the KORG Pitchblack X BL is that it’s built for the stage just as much as for the quiet of home practice. Every detail has been considered, from the rugged casing that shields the electronics, to the high-visibility display that stays perfectly readable under stage lights. It reliably recognises even weak signals from pickups or piezos, making it just as suitable for acoustic instruments with preamps, bass guitars, mandolins and ukuleles, as it is for standard electric guitars.
A highlight feature is the new ultra-precise tuning mode. Whether you’re working in the studio or simply want your instrument to be absolutely spot-on, this will feel like a revelation. Being able to fine-tune down to tenths of a cent is a huge advantage, ensuring your instrument rings out clearly and with authority, even in dense arrangements.
Beyond its precision, the Pitchblack X BL impresses with how effortless it is to operate. Switching between modes takes mere seconds, with no overcomplicated menus or clumsy button combinations to slow you down. Even if this is your very first tuner pedal, you’ll find it intuitive from the start.
Who is it for?
In truth, the KORG Pitchblack X BL is for anyone involved with music who values their time. Beginners will appreciate how quickly it trains the ear, giving constant visual confirmation of the correct pitch. For self-taught players, it removes doubt and steadily builds confidence in your hearing with every practice.
For professionals, the benefits go even further. On stage, where speed and reliability are non-negotiable, this tuner keeps everything rock solid — a quick glance and your tuning is back on point, even after a string has shifted. In the studio, its ultra-high accuracy makes all the difference, ensuring consistency across takes. Producers and sound engineers will also recognise the practicality, since a responsive, high-grade tuner streamlines work not only with guitars, but with a wide variety of stringed instruments.
Ultimately, its greatest strength lies in its universality. Equally at home in a small rehearsal room as it is under the lights of a thousand-strong live audience.
Specifications KORG Pitchblack X BL
- Type: floor tuner for guitar and bass
- Housing: durable metal, compact form factor
- Display: bright LED with selectable display modes
- Tuning range: E0 – C8
- Tuning accuracy: ±0.1 cent in Ultra Buffer mode
- Display modes: standard, meter, strobe, half-strobe
- Input: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Output: 6.3 mm mono jack (through connection)
- Power supply: 9V DC adaptor (pedalboard standard compatible)
- Current consumption: approx. 40 mA
- Dimensions: 71 × 74 × 121 mm
- Weight: approx. 330 g