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9-volt battery or compatible 9V AC power adapter Dimensions: 5.24 (W) x 2.64 (D) x 1.32 (H) inches Weight: 0.40 lbs (including batteries) Core Features and Capabilities Hardware and Audio Routing
Unlike simple guitar tuners, the AT-2 is a chromatic device, meaning it can detect all 12 notes of the chromatic scale. This makes it suitable for guitar, bass, violin, and even brass or wind instruments.
This "Top" designation is crucial. By sitting on the surface of the keyboard itself, it creates a unified aesthetic. It does not require extra cabling to a separate unit, nor does it clutter the workspace. It looks as if it was built into the instrument from the factory—which, for many professional users, effectively becomes the case once installed. The OLED display is bright and crisp, ensuring visibility even in low-light environments common on stage. korg at2 top
The Korg AT-2 is a compact, automatic chromatic tuner designed for a wide range of instruments, including guitar, bass, violin, brass, and woodwinds. Known for its simplicity and accuracy, it targets both beginners and professionals who need fast, hands-free tuning.
Optimized for acoustic environments, it captures violins, acoustic guitars, and wind instruments with high acoustic fidelity. 9-volt battery or compatible 9V AC power adapter
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Korg dominated the tuner market. While guitarists were using the DT-1 and DT-2 rack tuners, woodwind, brass, and string players flocked to the AT-2. Its physical layout was revolutionary for the time; rather than a horizontal brick, it stood upright, making it easy to read while placed on a music stand or piano lid. This ergonomics-first approach is why the "top" orientation became its trademark.
The Korg AT-2 Top is a brilliant, niche product that solved a real problem for performing accordionists: adding rich, dynamic electronic timbres without sacrificing acoustic feel or adding stage clutter. It’s a testament to Korg’s willingness to serve non-keyboard musicians. Today, it’s a coveted vintage accessory – not for the casual player, but for the accordionist who demands the best of both acoustic and electronic worlds. By sitting on the surface of the keyboard
Before ensemble rehearsals, always check your calibration ( A4cap A sub 4 setting) to match the group's wind instrument or piano.
At first glance, the Korg AT-2 Top looks like a minimalist, flat control panel with a small display. But for accordionists, it’s a powerful bridge between traditional bellows technique and modern digital synthesis. Designed to mount directly onto the of an accordion, the AT-2 Top is essentially a dedicated sound module controller that pairs with Korg’s acclaimed “Piano” sound engine.