Can the M50 be tuned from 440hz to 432hz?

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K24A3
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Can the M50 be tuned from 440hz to 432hz?

Post by K24A3 »

To me the piano and guitar sounds much better when the A note is set to 432hz.

440hz seems to buzz my ears. Some of the higher notes sound similar to the noise of nails scratching down a chalk board, and if I listen to 440hz for too long I get ringing in my ears, its almost as if 440hz is damaging my ear drums.
I can listen to 432hz at double the volume and it sounds perfect, no ringing, no chalk board effects.

I must have really sensitive ears or something..

But anyway, is it possible to set the M50 to 432hz or do I need a different keyboard?
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Post by rogie67 »

Hello,
yes you can set it in Global Mode P0 Basic Setup. There is a parameter named "Master tune".

Exact 432 Hz isn't possible, but 431,94 Hz or 432,19 Hz can be set.
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K24A3
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Post by K24A3 »

432,19 Hz sounds good, thanks :)
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