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Matrix Tuner (MR600)
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- Pendulum style LED display
- Chromatic pitch output
- Adjustable downbeat
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Product information
Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 8 x 5.5 x 1.4 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B0002F6ZJS |
Item model number | MR600 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #26,601 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #72 in Metronomes |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 11, 2005 |
Color Name | #N/A |
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Matrix deluxe metronome.
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Customers like the volume control, performance, quality and ease of use of the metronome. For example, they mention it works well, has useful features and is easy to use. Some appreciate the ease of selection, size, and value. That said, opinions are mixed on durability.
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Customers appreciate the volume control of the metronome. They say it's easy to adjust from silent to quite loud, and the sound mode is useful for tuning. Customers also say the volume is a real benefit, as it allows them to play quiet songs without the metromone being overpowering. They also say that the tone is very pleasant and even at medium-low volume, they can still hear the beat.
"...the tone is very pleasant and even at medium-low volume i can still hear the metronome over the playing of my classical guitar...." Read more
"...3. You can control the volume to be less noticeable, or to be so loud you cannot ignore it, or to use with an ensemble to keep everyone together..." Read more
"...LOUD enough when you need it to be with amp practice, and the volume is adjustable so that if you're playing an acoustic softly it will not drown..." Read more
"I chose this one because it has volume control and because the sounds are “tock” not digital beep noises...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the metronome. They mention that it works well, is awesome, and is a functional tool. Some say that it's very agreeable and has helped them with timing. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.
"...I LOVE IT. The best parts of it are: 1. it keeps perfect time, 2. the giant dial allows me to very quickly change the tempo, 3...." Read more
"...performance, and the ability to mount to a (drum) mount, plus a wider tempo range (30-250), tap tempo, dial control down to the 1 beat increments,..." Read more
"...This doesn’t look as nice as the Seiko, but it operates in exactly the same manner. The volume has a huge range from very soft to quite loud...." Read more
"Perfect for quick setting of tempo. The volume adjustment is a key feature missing from some other designs." Read more
Customers find the quality of the metronome to be excellent. They say it has numerous features that most metronoms don't have, making it a great tool for beginners and music students. Customers also mention that it's portable and easy to use.
"...it has volume control!, 4. it supports simple and complex times with different tone for the downbeats, and 5...." Read more
"...a love/hate relationship with the metronome, but it is a valuable tool for all musicians, and music students...." Read more
"...It was made for drummers but is great for other instruments too has the ability to pipe out to a mixer, amp or powered speaker, as well as onboard..." Read more
"The function of this metronome is excellent. Volume is easily adjusted from silent all the way up to quite loud, much louder than my last metronome...." Read more
Customers find the product very easy to use. They say it's convenient, simple, and does exactly what they need with ease. They appreciate the slide switches that make it fast to setup and change the LEDs. Customers also mention that the return/replacement process was simple and fast.
"...piano academy so it was easy for him to trust my choice 🤪 and easy for him to use it on his own...." Read more
"...but when you are holding a instrument it is nice to have the quick easy change, and definitely worth the extra money...." Read more
"...It’s relatively simple to use, I don’t have many complaints...." Read more
"...The tempo wheel even feels good to use and clicks into place in a satisfying way. Its form factor is just right, not too big or too small." Read more
Customers find the course tempo selection fine for selecting practical precision. They also like the selector for the different speeds and the built-in stand. Customers say it's easy to find and adjust your tempo extremely easily. They like the range of tempos available, and that it'll be an excellent choice for tuning and time. They say it has the ability to accent different tempo settings and that the sound is easily heard.
"...6. There is a builtin equal temperament tuner for a few octaves All in 1" Read more
"...Additionally, it does come with an earpiece if you want it. The tuner is okay if you're in a pinch, but I've found no use for the LED since my eyes..." Read more
"...It can do more complex rhythm subdivisions with a simple dial in, doing 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 and triplets. And more...." Read more
"...The course tempo selection is fine for selecting practical precision and appreciable tempo changes, but if you are trying..." Read more
Customers like the size of the stand. They say it has a compact size, an inconspicuous look, and fits in their guitar case. Some say it fits their needs perfectly and is portable.
"...Its form factor is just right, not too big or too small." Read more
"...I love the size! Very small. I can take it anywhere.It has a stand on the back so I can place it anywhere on the piano...." Read more
"...The volume control is a great bennefit for sure. It is fairly compact and easy to use." Read more
"Quick to change tempi. Fairly small-- wouldn't fit in your wallet, but fits fine in a tech bag. Little stand on back is nice...." Read more
Customers like the value of the metronome. They say it has great features at a reasonable price. Customers also mention that the volume control is worth the extra money.
"...If you're debating the two models, the 600 is worth the extra money due to the adjustable downbeat feature alone, as 1/8th, 1/16th, triplets etc...." Read more
"...have captured the most important features and then some at a very reasonable price." Read more
"...it is nice to have the quick easy change, and definitely worth the extra money.Volume knob, sound, and visuals are great too." Read more
"...Overall, it’s a great little unit at a great price and I highly recommend it." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the metronome. Some mention it has a solid construction, is high quality, and built to last, while others say that it's not durable, the wire stand broke within a few weeks, and the build quality won't impress them.
"...Earphone jack and earphone included.Sturdy plastic caseCons:..." Read more
"...Unfortunately, the battery connector was so cheap that when changing a battery, the contact literally tore off the wire and stayed in the battery -..." Read more
"...It has a nice distinct tone quality and appears to be strongly constructed. This should do what it's suppose to do for a long time." Read more
"...The wire stand broke within a few weeks. The dial broke off the first time I dropped it, but fortunately I glued it back on with no problem...." Read more
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I am SO THANKFUL that I found this metronome. I use it every single day to practice classical guitar and piano. Also important note, I had originally bought the Seiko metronome that looks very similar in design to this one with the giant dial, but I discovered a MAJOR DEFECT: It doesn't keep time! It's not that it's skipping beats, but that the time is OFF for some of the beats, delayed slightly. For about a week I had thought it was just in my head, then I ran the Seiko metronome against my iPhone metronome app and confirmed that it was missing beats. I also took video of this if anyone cares to see it. Seiko has a BIG problem on it's hands. ...Now, the Matrix Metronome, I tested it the same way and it keeps PERFECT time. Like a metronome should. Very happy to have the Matrix 600, I think it is essentially for any serious musician that needs a quality metronome for daily use.
There are several advantages to this model. 1. It is a metronome and clicks the pulse for you. 2. It can also be set to play a tone on the first beat of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, note groupings to match meters in music. 3. You can control the volume to be less noticeable, or to be so loud you cannot ignore it, or to use with an ensemble to keep everyone together until familiar with the music. 4. There is a light pattern at the top that mimics an old-fashioned wind-up metronome. 5. Perhaps most helpful to me is the analog aspect: there is a round dial for selecting the sbox!peed-much faster than digital models. 6. There is a builtin equal temperament tuner for a few octaves All in 1
This is still my favorite metronome, but the quality of the battery connector is disappointing and destroyed my first unit. (see below.) Sadly, I think they may have discontinued this model in favor of the MR-800 which has NO VOLUME CONTROL and apparently an excessively loud click. My previous favorite metronome was the Wittner MT-50. That is a great and simple metronome, and a good value at $20. However, it lacked a volume knob, and at times was too overbearingly loud. So I finally added this MR-600 to my collection, primarily to obtain the volume control. At Max volume, it is about the same volume as the Wittner.
Unfortunately, the battery connector was so cheap that when changing a battery, the contact literally tore off the wire and stayed in the battery - and no, I was not being too rough with it. I was being careful, it was just poor quality.
PROs
* Simple rotating dial makes this and the MT-50 from Whittner better in my opinion than all the push button electronic metronomes.
* Volume Control. Max volume is about the same as the MT-50, but the MR-600 can get quieter which is nice.
* Metronome can place a downbeat on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th beat, which can be helpful, or not.
* Has a "tuning fork" type tuning capability -- and can play notes across a little more than 4 octaves, from B2b to C6#
* Tuning also has the ability to sharp up to 5 Hz (i.e. 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445) or similar adjustment sharp on any note for players who like to tune slightly sharp.
CONs
* The thumbwheel adjustment is slightly less simple to dial in than the Whittner, but it's still pretty convenient.
* I prefer the single LED found on the MR-500 and the MT-50, to the "strobe" LEDs across the top of the MR-600.
* Size is about 20% thicker and 20% taller than the MT-50
* Price is $35 vs. $20 for the Whittner MT-50 so you pay a lot for the extra features.
* Battery connector broke, could not be successfully replaced without damaging circuit board.
SUMMARY
Matrix MR-600 is a good metronome, but the cheap battery connector was the end of mine and that is disappointing at the price point. The single best feature of this is the volume control. If on a tight budget and could only spend $20, I'd buy the Wittner over the MR-500, which is matrix's next model down and which also sells for $20. (For the center knob) If you buy the MR-600, it will work well for you - until it doesn't which might be due to early failure like some reviewers have noted, or like in my case, when the battery connector breaks off in the battery! Unfortunately, you'll find similar cheap components in any metronome you buy so this is just the poor quality, cost reduced, throw-away foreign garbage that is the consumer electronics market.
RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVES
At $10 lower price point, if you don't need the volume control, I'd go with the Wittner MT-50.At a higher price point ($89 list), you can get a lot more functionality with the TAMA RW200. It was made for drummers but is great for other instruments too has the ability to pipe out to a mixer, amp or powered speaker, as well as onboard volume control for it's internal speaker. It has 1/8" and 1/4" outputs, the ability to start/stop or advance through programmed beats with a footswitch (not included), the ability to program a setlist of 30 beats/tempos etc for performance, and the ability to mount to a (drum) mount, plus a wider tempo range (30-250), tap tempo, dial control down to the 1 beat increments, and the ability to mix/adjust volume of individual beats and the master volume. It can do more complex rhythm subdivisions with a simple dial in, doing 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 and triplets. And more. It is considerably more money though so it all depends what you need and will use.
I was not a fan of the Seiko metronomes - I tried the two models similar to this MR-600 and had issues with both. See my reviews on those too.
For a combined tuner/metronome in a compact package handy for travel, I like the Boss TU-80 which you can still find used for $10-15. The TU-30 is similar, but lacks an output jack to pass the instrument signal through to an amp, so you have to plug/unplug the TU-30 to use it then play. And neither are "dial" metronomes which I think are much better for speed training exercises where you increment a lot.