Pitchblack XS

With its integrated display and footswitch, our compact next-generation pedal tuner is designed with gigging guitarists in mind.

The Pitchblack XS is compact yet robust, with a unique design that makes the display as large as possible while still allowing the pedal to take up minimal space on your board.

This design was created so that gigging guitarists do not have to compromise. Now you can have a tuner with a prominent and large display, and you can keep precious room on your pedalboard for the rest of your signal chain.

Switch between true bypass or the newly-developed ULTRA BUFFER.

The Pitchblack XS features Korg’s newly developed ULTRA BUFFER. This enhanced buffer circuit strengthens your guitar’s signal so it remains true to the original pickup output when using multiple effect pedals and long cables.

But if you’re a true bypass purist, then you can easily switch from ULTRA BUFFER mode to true bypass, and compare and contrast your signal.

Large LED meter display with high brightness for high visibility.

As well as an impressively large display on such a compact pedal, the Pitchblack XS features high-contrast blue and white LEDs for superior visibility.

We’ve also put the power in your hands with BRIGHT mode, which allows you to set two levels of brightness. So on brightly lit stages or bright outdoor environments, you can kick the brightness up a gear and tune without difficulty.

Four meter display modes.

Aside from the typical “Regular” display mode you’ll be accustomed to, you can choose from three other meter displays. The “Strobe” and “Half Strobe” modes indicate changes in pitch by the direction and speed that the meter is flowing, so you can distinguish even the finest differences in pitch. The “Mirror” mode features two LEDs in a pincer movement, moving closer together towards the centre of the pedal as you tune up.

Ultra-high tuning accuracy down to ±0.1 cents.

The Pitchblack XS offers highly precise and accurate tuning within a precision of ±0.1 cents when in Strobe mode, making it ideal for situations where the tuning must be absolutely right whether performing or recording. It also has a wide detection range and adjustable calibration.

Features a built-in “just-right tuning” display.

The Pitchblack XS features a new “just-right tuning” display function, which makes the triangular LEDs on both sides blink when the tuning is correct, helping tuning be a stress-free experience when you’re under pressure on stage.

Sturdy housing.

The Pitchblack XS is housed in a robust aluminium case with a strong scratch-resistant coating and can be powered from a regular 9VDC pedalboard type power supply.