KORG SyncDancing SY-1D - In-Ear Digital Dance Metronome with 20 Songs and Infrared Sync

KORG SyncDancing SY-1D - In-Ear Digital Dance Metronome with 20 Songs and Infrared Sync

The KORG SyncDancing SY-1D is an in-ear digital metronome designed for ballroom dancing . It fits like a headset and plays the beat directly into your ear, allowing you to practice your tempo without disturbing anyone else. In addition to metronome mode, it includes 20 standard dance songs (waltz, tango, rumba, cha-cha-cha, quickstep, Viennese waltz, samba, jitterbug, pasodoble, and more) for practicing dance moves and musicality. The jog switch makes it easy to adjust the tempo with one hand, and if you're dancing with a partner, two units can be synchronized via infrared to share the same tempo and start. It offers a range of 30–252 BPM , time signature settings 0–9 , a variety of rhythm patterns , and four volume levels, with pitch options (metronome only, metronome with count-in voice, count-in voice only), and a programmable start delay to coordinate your input. All this in an ultra-compact format of 49 × 22 × 22 mm , just 10 g in weight and includes a CR2032 battery , pad and case.

Main features

• In-ear metronome for silent dance practice: hear the beat yourself.
• 20 built-in ballroom dance songs with reference tempos (waltz, tango, rumba, cha-cha-chá, quickstep, Viennese waltz, samba, jitterbug, pasodoble).
• Tempo range of 30–252 BPM , time signature 0–9 , and rhythmic patterns (quarter notes, duplets, triplets—and variations—, quadruplets—and variations—).
• Infrared synchronization between two units to practice in pairs with the same tempo and start.
• Intuitive control with jog switch (up/down) and Mode/Power and Sync/Mute buttons.
• Four “tone” modes : metronome, metronome + count-in voice, or count-in voice only, plus selectable start delay (0, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 90 s).
• Display with dedicated modes: Song, Volume, Delay, Tempo, Beat, Rhythm and Sync.
• ±0.1 beat accuracy ; 13mm dynamic speaker and 16mm earpiece diameter .
• Portability : 49×22×22mm, 10g; powered by 1×CR2032 ( ≈5h continuous use at 120BPM, low volume); includes ear cushion and case .

Product benefits

• Rhythmic consistency : internalizes the tempos of each dance and improves coordination without external noise.
• Practice as a pair : Pair two SY-1Ds and stay perfectly in time with IR Sync .
• Guided training : Alternate between metronome, voice counting, and songs to work on pace, accent, and musicality.
• Precise starts : Program the start delay to prepare your stance and enter on time.
• Comfortable use : one-handed operation via jog, adjustable volume and ultra-light format.

Use cases

• Individual training : repeat figures on a metronome or integrated songs with the tempo adjusted to your level.
• Pair practice : Sync two units via IR to practice simultaneous inputs and cuts.
• Classes : Use voice counting to mark times and subdivisions in technical exercises.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I sync two units? Yes, infrared sync matches the tempo and start time on both devices.
• What's the battery life? Approximately 5 hours of continuous use (120 BPM, 4 beats, quarter note rhythm, low volume) with a CR2032 battery.
• What songs does it include? Among others: Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2 (waltz), Eine kleine Nachtmusik (tango), Recuerdos de la Alhambra (slow foxtrot), Humoresque (quickstep), Viennese Waltz (J. Strauss II), Torna a Surriento (rumba), Santa Lucia (cha-cha-chá), Kalinka/Troika (pasodoble).

Description for projects

KORG SyncDancing SY-1D In-Ear Metronome: tempo 30–252 BPM; time signature 0–9; rhythms: quarter notes, duplets, triplets (with omissions), quadruplets (with omissions); 20 built-in songs; 4-level volume; pitch modes: metronome / metronome + count-in / count-in; start delay 0/5/10/15/30/60/90 s; accuracy ±0.1; infrared synchronization; 13 mm dynamic speaker; controls: Mode/Power, Sync/Mute, Jog up/down; display with Song/Volume/Delay/Tempo/Beat/Rhythm/Sync modes; power supply 1×CR2032 (3 V); battery life approx. 5 h (specified conditions); dimensions 49 × 22 × 22 mm; weight 10 g (with battery); earpiece diameter 16 mm; includes CR2032 battery, ear cushion and carrying case.