Korg Pitchblack XS Chromatic Pedal Tuner

The Korg Pitchblack XS Chromatic Pedal Tuner is an ultra-compact, high-precision tuner pedal designed for guitarists and bassists who demand professional tuning performance without sacrificing valuable pedalboard space. Featuring a unique integrated footswitch and display design, the Pitchblack XS delivers exceptional visibility, outstanding accuracy, and advanced signal handling in a remarkably small footprint.

Built specifically for live performers and studio musicians, the Pitchblack XS combines a bright, high-contrast LED display with Korg's newly developed ULTRA BUFFER technology, ensuring that your instrument's natural tone remains clear and powerful even when using long cable runs or complex pedal chains.

Ultra-Compact Design with Maximum Visibility

The Pitchblack XS features an innovative design that integrates the display and footswitch into a compact housing, allowing the tuner to occupy minimal pedalboard space while maintaining an exceptionally large viewing area. The robust aluminum enclosure is engineered to withstand the demands of regular rehearsals, studio sessions, and touring environments.

Its compact footprint makes it an ideal choice for musicians building space-efficient pedalboards without compromising on usability or readability.

Large High-Brightness LED Display

The high-contrast LED meter uses bright blue and white LEDs that remain clearly visible in dark venues, brightly lit stages, and outdoor performances. The display offers excellent readability from various angles, allowing musicians to tune quickly and accurately during performances.

The selectable BRIGHT mode provides additional display brightness when needed, ensuring reliable visibility in virtually any performance environment.

Four Flexible Display Modes

The Pitchblack XS offers four different display modes to suit various tuning preferences and applications:

• Regular Mode: Traditional meter display for intuitive operation.
• Strobe Mode: High-precision scrolling display for ultra-accurate tuning.
• Half Strobe Mode: Combines traditional and strobe-style operation.
• Mirror Mode: Dual LED indicators move toward the center as tuning becomes accurate.

These display options allow musicians to choose the tuning method that best matches their workflow and level of precision.

Exceptional Tuning Accuracy

Engineered for demanding performance and recording applications, the Pitchblack XS delivers outstanding tuning precision of ±0.1 cent in Strobe mode. This level of accuracy makes it suitable for professional stage use, studio recording, precise intonation adjustments, and alternate tuning setups where even minor pitch differences matter.

The wide detection range from E0 (20.60Hz) to C8 (4186Hz) enables accurate tuning for electric guitars, bass guitars, extended-range instruments, and various other stringed instruments.

Advanced ULTRA BUFFER Technology

The Pitchblack XS introduces Korg's newly developed ULTRA BUFFER circuit, specifically designed to preserve the original tonal character and output strength of passive pickups. When multiple effects pedals and long cable lengths are used, signal degradation can occur, resulting in reduced clarity and diminished high frequencies.

The ULTRA BUFFER compensates for this loss by maintaining a strong, natural signal path throughout the pedal chain. For players who prefer a completely unaltered signal path, the tuner can also operate in True Bypass mode, allowing users to select the configuration that best suits their setup.

"Just-Right Tuning" Visual Feedback

The built-in "Just-Right Tuning" function makes tuning faster and easier by causing the triangular LEDs on both sides of the display to blink when the instrument reaches perfect pitch. This visual confirmation provides immediate feedback during performances and helps reduce tuning errors in high-pressure situations.

Designed for Modern Pedalboards

The Pitchblack XS is powered by a standard 9V DC pedal power supply and integrates easily into virtually any pedalboard configuration. The durable construction, compact size, and flexible signal routing options make it an ideal tuning solution for guitarists and bassists seeking professional performance in a minimal footprint.

Key Features

• Ultra-compact chromatic pedal tuner design
• Large high-brightness LED display for superior visibility
• Integrated display and footswitch construction
• Four display modes: Regular, Strobe, Half Strobe, and Mirror
• Ultra-high tuning accuracy of ±0.1 cent in Strobe mode
• Wide detection range from E0 (20.60Hz) to C8 (4186Hz)
• Calibration range from A4 = 436Hz to 445Hz in 1Hz increments
• Selectable ULTRA BUFFER or True Bypass operation
• "Just-Right Tuning" visual confirmation function
• Input impedance of 1 MΩ
• Standard INPUT, BYPASS, and DC 9V IN connections
• Durable aluminum housing with scratch-resistant finish
• Compatible with standard 9V pedalboard power supplies
• Dimensions: 70 × 80 × 47 mm
• Weight: 198 g

Why Choose the Korg Pitchblack XS?

The Korg Pitchblack XS is an ideal tuner pedal for musicians who need professional tuning precision, exceptional visibility, and premium signal quality in an ultra-compact format. With its highly accurate tuning engine, versatile display modes, innovative ULTRA BUFFER technology, and rugged pedalboard-friendly construction, the Pitchblack XS delivers dependable performance for rehearsals, studio sessions, and live performances alike. Whether you're building a minimalist pedalboard or optimizing a professional touring rig, the Pitchblack XS provides fast, accurate, and reliable tuning in an incredibly efficient design.