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eddie

Posts: 12
Joined: Sep. 8 2008
From: Middlesbrough

Metronome

Hi Guys,

I'm sure that this has been asked a million and one times but I would like to know if anyone can recommend a suitable metronome. I need one for playing classical but would like to get one that can be used for the various flamenco rhythms. I have been reading up on the KORG KDM-2 and it sounds like it might be a good one but I really would like some advice.

Cheers,
Eddie

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 26 2010 23:48:16

Guest

RE: Metronome (in reply to eddie)

Hi
if you have the $$$ the oscar herrero is a great metronome.
great for all styles...
just expensive
outlayed the money for one a year back and inhindsight was a great investment
otherwise intelli make a great range with good 'natural' sounds/clicks
http://www.melbay.com/product.asp?ProductID=ACMFOH

here is where i bought mine..a bit cheaper than other sites....
http://ostriemusicsupplies.com/flamenco-metronome.htm

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 27 2010 2:48:25

eddie

Posts: 12
Joined: Sep. 8 2008
From: Middlesbrough

RE: Metronome (in reply to Guest)

quote:

if you have the $$$ the oscar herrero is a great metronome.
great for all styles...
just expensive

Ouch! I see what you mean about expensive. It does look great though.

Thanks,
Eddie

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 27 2010 22:31:47

Guest

RE: Metronome (in reply to eddie)

these are great
much cheaper...better sounds than the korg and more functions...
http://www.metronomes.net/Intelli_Mentronomes_Tuners.htm

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 28 2010 2:39:44

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 28 2010 5:44:24

kozz

Posts: 1766
Joined: Feb. 26 2009
From: Eindhoven NL

RE: Metronome (in reply to eddie)

quote:

quote:

if you have the $$$ the oscar herrero is a great metronome.
great for all styles...
just expensive

Ouch! I see what you mean about expensive. It does look great though.

Thanks,
Eddie

Only 99 euro's for the software only version.
The box itselves is really bad, a display from the middle ages, hard to program...
I use the software to program it and play it via my stereo or use the metronome itself because its very loud.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 28 2010 5:53:45

Guest

RE: Metronome (in reply to kozz)

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Only 99 euro's for the software only version.
The box itselves is really bad, a display from the middle ages, hard to program...

yep...agree. a nightmare without the software...

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 28 2010 6:26:08

ToddK

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Joined: Dec. 6 2004

RE: Metronome (in reply to eddie)

other than Jason's software metronome, i would suggest a good old Wittner.

They sound good, and they're loud. http://www.metronomes.net/WitStdPl.htm

I hate the digital ones that go "beep beep beep"..

TK

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 28 2010 9:45:35

Guest

RE: Metronome (in reply to ToddK)

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I hate the digital ones that go "beep beep beep"..

so true which is why the intelli's are so good
sound like a wittner but can be used on unbalanced surfaces and get over the sound of a good flamenco or lattice braced classical guitar.......

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 28 2010 10:12:55

ToddK

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Joined: Dec. 6 2004

RE: Metronome (in reply to Guest)

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sound like a wittner but can be used on unbalanced surfaces and get over the sound of a good flamenco or lattice braced classical guitar.......

The Wittner needs no battery, and looks much cooler..

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 28 2010 10:16:02

Guest

RE: Metronome (in reply to ToddK)

lol

but the rewinds through the alllegro section of 'la cathedral' or an extended solea...

think wittner have gone electronic..
http://www.wittner-gmbh.de/cgi-bin/db_search_e.pl?rubrik=TAKTELL%20ELECTRONIC%20%28Series%20877%29&gruppe=TAKTELL
my wittner sits on the mantel these days...lovely to look at...

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 28 2010 10:28:23

XXX

Posts: 4400
Joined: Apr. 14 2005

RE: Metronome (in reply to ToddK)

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ORIGINAL: ToddK

other than Jason's software metronome, i would suggest a good old Wittner.

They sound good, and they're loud. http://www.metronomes.net/WitStdPl.htm

i think they are good for classical music, but in flamenco you need exact timing

Seriously i know someone who practiced with these things and didnt even notice that the metronome was off...

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 28 2010 12:30:21

ToddK

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Joined: Dec. 6 2004

RE: Metronome (in reply to XXX)

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i think they are good for classical music, but in flamenco you need exact timing
Seriously i know someone who practiced with these things and didnt even notice that the metronome was off...

Thats hilarious!!

You cant buy a mechanical metronome and not check it for calibration.

Ive had a few Wittners that ive used for 15 years, and they're perfect.

I will make a video. I will make it tomorrow. It will be a video.
TK

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 28 2010 18:43:54

Ron.M

Posts: 7051
Joined: Jul. 7 2003
From: Scotland

RE: Metronome (in reply to ToddK)

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I will make a video. I will make it tomorrow. It will be a video.

This is becoming a Forum catch phrase..

cheers,

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 28 2010 19:41:01

XXX

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Joined: Apr. 14 2005

RE: Metronome (in reply to ToddK)

I see Todd, its just that i have a phobia only because its a mechanical device. I just dont trust these thingies compared to the electrical ones (software metronomes can have runtime errors too if badly programed (unlike jasons)). I actually bought a programmable hardware metronome, and i could also program it to 12 beats or more. But to be honest i didnt use it, i just like the sound of solo compas loops more. Or the sound of my foot