Slightly OT: Metronomes

[theTragicRich]

I guess this is sort of an off question, but I'm in need of a new metronome. The one I currently have is the same one I bought when I first started learning guitar some 15 years ago. It does the job, but I think I need something a tad better this go around.

 

What I have is an old Seiko DM-10 "pocket" metronome (Link). It's one of those that is about the size of a credit card, only a bit thicker.

 

I see metronomes ranging from $8 like the one I currently have, to over $100... which to me is absurd for a metronome, but they have all these fancy features which may or may not come in handy. I definitely want an audible and visual 'click', something that is easy to change batteries (mine requires a screwdriver and one of those small "CR" type watch batteries), and maybe something that can divide the beat up.

 

I just wonder if anyone has had experience with some of the more expensive ones (like the Korg KDM-2) and would recommend them? Or do you all stick with something more basic?

[Rampdog]

I haven't used this but check it out....

http://www.bestfreewaredownload.com/freeware/t-free-tempoperfect-computer-metronome-freeware-reizcuko.html

[Terrell]

I use a laptop for my metronome... I can record and replay my exercises to actually analyze my technique...

 

Just thought you might want to consider that...

[fantasticsound]

There is a recent thread (within the last 6 months) that covers a lot of ground on metronomes. I would suggest searching for it.

 

But in a nutshell you can continue to use your simple, inexpensive metronome with little GAS for the super deluxe models. Most of them, while fun to use and helpful for a wide variety of instruments, are squarely aimed at helping drummers learn skills in context.

 

I have a Boss DB-12 (no longer current product) that has multiple beats, the ability to play a wide variety of time signatures, multiple reference tones for tuning and extra, non-music related features such as a stop watch and countdown timer. But none of that is really necessary for most guitarists.

 

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/2520/db12uq7.jpg

[BillWelcome Home Studios]

I had an earlier version of the same thing, and it was innexpensive and did the job quite nicely.

[theTragicRich]

Thanks for the replies everyone. To Rampdog and Terrell, unfortunately I'm not always near a computer, and my laptop is terribly old and probably on it's last breath here soon.

 

I probably won't aim at the $60+ model ones, and go slightly lower with a $30 model. Again, thanks for the replies.

[soggybomb]

i use a drum machine with a metronome function or a sequencer (sometimes).