Qwik Time QT5 Credit Card Metronome
Posted In: Credit Card News
- Operates in 3 Time Signatures
- Credit Card Size
- Bouncing Ball Display
Product Description
A Metronome the size of a Credit Card! The QT5 operates in 2/4, 3/4 or 4/4 rhythms. The display screen also utilizes a bouncing ball for visualizing each rhythm. With accent beats, and over 200 speeds from 40 BPM to 250 BPM.
Qwik Time QT5 Credit Card Metronome
July 29th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Great little metronome. I used it to clock my reps with my exercise machine.
Bill
Rating: 5 / 5
July 29th, 2010 at 11:20 am
I’ve owned this metronome for over 7 years. The operation is simple. You can change the speed of the beat by pushing the up / down buttons one-by-one or holding them to find your speed quicker. This metronome has four modes: 4/4 time, 3/4 time, 2/4 time, and an A for tuning. The first beat of each mode is slightly accented(except for tuning mode). The Sound button just mutes / unmutes the metronome’s beating.
Pros:
Small (roughly the size of a credit / debit card)
Loudness (clearly heard while playing music)
Mute button (can be muted to avoid irritation or for convenience)
Front Speaker
Stand (located on the backside and is collapsible)
Cons:
Power Button (others have complained about this feature. Frankly, I don’t mind. My metronome turns off. All you have to do is take out the battery, put it back in backwards, close the battery cover. As simple as 1, 2, 3 and really makes a difference – your battery lasts so long you forget how long you’ve been using it. At least… that’s my case.)
Loudness (others have complained about how loud the metronome is. You can reduce the sound level by applying a piece of clear tape over the hole – works nicely.)
Overall:
I have really enjoyed my use of the Qwik Time QT5 Metronome. I’m really puzzled at amount of people that have rated this product so low. It’s actually pretty good and cheap too – I take good care of my stuff (no offence). For best battery conservation remember – When in doubt, take the battery out: take it out, put it in backwards, or whatever works best for you.
Rating: 5 / 5
July 29th, 2010 at 11:36 am
I wish I had read the reviews here before buying a metronome. This product is, quite frankly, garbage. It’s irritatingly loud. You can only turn it down, not off. And, oh yeah, it broke the first day.
Rating: 1 / 5
July 29th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
I was shopping for a very simple metronome that just keeps time with a relatively loud clicking sound. I had a QuickTime metronome before that worked well (yes, you always start at 100 BPM and then adjust it up or down, which is a bit annoying), and therefore thought this one would work for me, as well.
However, this metronome has been designed to beat in a meter: either 2/4, 3/4, or 4/4. You have to pick one of those three meters, and the metronome will then click with a higher pitch on either every second, third, or fourth beat. This makes the metronome completely useless for anyone practicing music in odd or changing meters. The meter function would be fine if it were optional, but you can’t turn it off.
If you KNOW that you will never play music with odd or changing meters, this metronome might work well for you, but more advanced players should stay away.
Rating: 1 / 5
July 29th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
I can’t believe I purchased such a horrible product. I was tinkering around with learning piano 2 years ago and purchased it. I was surprised the battery had ran out, since I had not used it much. Then I changed the batter and within days it needed another new battery. Save your money and purchase a better model.
Rating: 1 / 5