Description of KORG Pitchblack X Pro
For musicians on stage, fast and accurate tuning is always essential, and the KORG Pitchblack X Pro truly delivers. It elevates the tuning process from routine to professional, offering maximum precision and comfort along the way.
What immediately stands out is that this tuner is built for the real world—whether that’s on stage, in the studio, or during home rehearsals. It takes up minimal space in your rack or setup, yet provides all the functionality you’d ever need even for demanding live performances. Under stage lights, display visibility is crucial, and here the Japanese engineers have excelled: a large screen, crystal-clear indication, multiple display modes, and an immediate response that reacts to every string without delay.
It’s these details that make it feel like a genuine tool for professionals rather than a simple gadget. Flexible connection options add to its practicality, making it equally comfortable as a rackmount unit or integrated into a pedalboard via dedicated ports. This makes the Pitchblack X Pro a versatile all-rounder—ideal for guitarists, bassists, studio engineers and touring musicians alike.
Why choose this model?
- Bright, high-contrast display for excellent readability on stage and in low-light environments
- Ultra-high tuning accuracy of up to ±0.1 cent, perfect for both recording and live performances
- Flexible mounting options: rack format with rackmount installation and pedalboard connectivity
- Multiple display modes, including a strobe option, suiting different tuning preferences
- Built for reliability, with a robust design tailored to withstand touring and regular rehearsals
Model description
What sets the KORG Pitchblack X Pro apart is its versatility. It’s equally valuable for beginners discovering their sound and seasoned professionals who demand uncompromising precision. Designed for multi-purpose use, it can sit at the heart of your guitar signal chain, giving instant tuning feedback, or be integrated into a studio setup for detailed visual monitoring of every part.
In practice, this means you can rely on every note ringing true. For live gigs, the adjustable display brightness is particularly helpful, ensuring visibility even under intense stage lighting. In smaller group sessions or quick studio checks before recording, its practicality shines through—just a simple glance at the screen provides the guidance you need, sparing you from deciphering confusing audio signals.
Another highlight is the unrivalled tuning accuracy down to a tenth of a cent, making it ideal for alternative tunings or working with acoustics where precision is absolutely vital. Studio musicians especially value this feature, as even the smallest deviation can influence the final mix.
Who is this model for?
If you’re a beginner who gets overwhelmed by tuning, the KORG Pitchblack X Pro makes the process straightforward and easy to master from the start. Professionals will find it indispensable—on tour or in the studio, there’s no room for compromise, and this tuner proves its worth every time. Bassists will appreciate its reliable performance even with the lowest notes, while self-taught guitarists will enjoy the clear visual guidance—one quick glance and you’re immediately sure your instrument is in tune. Sound producers and engineers will find it particularly useful as a dependable way to maintain control when working with multiple musicians simultaneously. Even a composer recording demos at home can rely on it to ensure their sound retains studio-level clarity.
Specifications of KORG Pitchblack X Pro
- Format: 19-inch rack tuner (1U)
- Tuning range: E0 (20.6 Hz) to C8 (4186 Hz)
- Tuning accuracy: ±0.1 cent
- Display modes: standard, strobe, half-strobe, needle
- Inputs: 6.3 mm mono jack (input and bypass)
- Outputs: 6.3 mm jack (bypass, tuner out)
- Supports true bypass / buffered bypass
- Adjustable display brightness
- Power supply: 9V DC adapter
- Dimensions: 482 x 44 x 49 mm
- Weight: 1.3 kg