Korg At2 Portable Official

: A 1/4” mono input jack supports electric instruments. The bypass jack allows you to keep the tuner in your signal chain for quick adjustments during live performances.

: Includes a bypass jack , allowing performers to keep the tuner in their signal chain during a live performance without disrupting their sound.

: Built-in high-sensitivity acoustic microphone and a standard 1/4-inch mono instrument input jack. korg at2

| Feature | Korg AT-2 (Analog Meter) | Korg DT-3 (LED Digital) | Korg CA-30 (LCD Digital) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Durability, classic analog response | Pitch capture and storage for ensemble tuning | Portability, ease of use, automatic shut-off | | Display | Needle-style analog meter with LED | LED lights, less readable in direct sunlight | LCD with analog-style bar graph, very readable | | Best For | Stage use, home studios, rugged reliability | Pipe bands, ensemble use, carrying a reference pitch | Beginners, practice, general home use on a budget | | Build | Very durable, rugged analog components | Durable digital, but LEDs can be fragile | Durable plastic, lightweight | | Price (Approx.) | $300 (New) / ~$50 (Used) | ~$75 (Used) | ~$17 (New) |

To understand where the AT-2 sits in music history, it is valuable to compare it directly to Korg’s current compact standard, the Korg CA-2 Chromatic Tuner . So long my friend - Korg AT-2 tuner dies at 20 : A 1/4” mono input jack supports electric instruments

Tuning Performance Korg’s tuning algorithms provide dependable readings across standard and dropped tunings, with a tight detection window that musicians appreciate. Response time is quick enough for live situations, and the chromatic capability means accurate detection even when strings or tunings deviate from standard pitch.

The physical architecture of the Korg AT-2 emphasizes a road-ready design meant to survive heavy studio and stage deployment. Response time is quick enough for live situations,

To fully appreciate the Korg AT-2, it's helpful to see how it stacks up against its contemporaries. Korg offered a range of tuners, each with a different focus and price point. The AT-2 carved out a unique niche.

In the broader tuner landscape of the early 2000s, the Korg AT-2 was a respected and popular choice, often compared favorably against Boss tuners like the TU-12H, though the AT-2 was noted as being a "very accurate analog tuner". Users found it more reliable than budget options from brands like Behringer, which were sometimes described as "slow, unreliable and imprecise". Today, the market is saturated with highly accurate clip-on tuners and smartphone apps, but many players still prefer the AT-2's direct, tactile feel and the nostalgia of its analog meter.