Members gspointer Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 I use the peterson to do set-ups, if I didn't have it, it would be worth the turbo for that for sure. I think the tracking speed is insane, but the poly is plenty fast enough also. (wow, that was weird, I typed also osla) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wyatt Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Why? I love the quick strum of the polytune to check tuning instantly, go right to the wonky string/strings, done. I think the turbo looks like a great tuner, and I seriously considered one before I got the polytune. The Turbo Tuner locks and tracks noticeably faster than the Polytune. (you beat me to this) The Polytune feature is neat and unique and worth the price of admission...if you use it (I can't see why I would) But individual string tuning is faster and (IHMO) better on the Turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rydock Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Another +1 on the pitchblack.works great, very bright led's can be seen outdoors, built like a tank, and it looks like darth vader {censored}ing this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iff Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Does anyone find that their Turbo Tuner is just too precise for live use? Like you waste time trying to get it your strings exactly in tune? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MojoFilter Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Does anyone find that their Turbo Tuner is just too precise for live use? Like you waste time trying to get it your strings exactly in tune? Not really. I find it significantly speeds up the process, actually. When I used to use a TU-2, I'd have to tune, then play a chord, and usually re-tune since there were bound to be notes that were still sharp and flat. The TU-2's +/- was up to a 3 cent swing, and that can easily be heard by anyone. The most important thing to get used to with the Turbo Tuner is that the strobe will never stop moving. As long as you can get it so it almost stops moving, you'll be in perfect tune when you take it off bypass. You don't ever have to repeat the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members primeholy Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Does anyone find that their Turbo Tuner is just too precise for live use? Like you waste time trying to get it your strings exactly in tune? I've gotten used to it after owning it for a couple of years. It tracks much faster than most tuners so it helps make up for it in that aspect. Edit. I think the faster tracking actually trumps it. I think it makes it faster despite the accuracy. I think your fingers and mind just have to get used to the minute adjustments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaturalBornBoy Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Not really. I find it significantly speeds up the process, actually.When I used to use a TU-2, I'd have to tune, then play a chord, and usually re-tune since there were bound to be notes that were still sharp and flat. The TU-2's +/- was up to a .3 cent swing, and that can easily be heard by anyone.The most important thing to get used to with the Turbo Tuner is that the strobe will never stop moving. As long as you can get it so it almost stops moving, you'll be in perfect tune when you take it off bypass. You don't ever have to repeat the process. Wait a minute I thought the TU-2's accuracy was +/- 3 cents? Not 0.3 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ShaneV2 Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Not really. I find it significantly speeds up the process, actually.When I used to use a TU-2, I'd have to tune, then play a chord, and usually re-tune since there were bound to be notes that were still sharp and flat. The TU-2's +/- was up to a .3 cent swing, and that can easily be heard by anyone.The most important thing to get used to with the Turbo Tuner is that the strobe will never stop moving. As long as you can get it so it almost stops moving, you'll be in perfect tune when you take it off bypass. You don't ever have to repeat the process. Seconded. The TT is the first tuner I've completely trusted, everything else I've had to fix by ear to get perfect. The strobe is so freakin fast that I can tune up in no time at all. It really makes you realize how much of an annoying delay most tuners have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BryanFTWL Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Either the Polytune or Pitchblack. The new Hardwire Polyphonic tuner looks promising as well.I really have no preference to the Polytune and Pitchblack, but the Polytune is white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sheik_Yerbouti Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Either the Polytune or Pitchblack. The new Hardwire Polyphonic tuner looks promising as well. I really have no preference to the Polytune and Pitchblack, but the Polytune is white. Polytune over Pitchblack any day. It's at least almost as fast as the TT. Here's the TT raping the Pitchblack: [video=youtube;9JdM-fjn9IU] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NaturalBornBoy Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 I really have no preference to the Polytune and Pitchblack, but the Polytune is white. Rep:orted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MojoFilter Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Wait a minute I thought the TU-2's accuracy was +/- 3 cents? Not 0.3 cents. It is, and that's what I meant to write, not .3. Thanks for catching that...I just edited my post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 I thought I could tune by ear. I did it pretty well, but damn, my TT makes life SOOOO much easier, especially live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MojoFilter Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 Oh, yeah...the Pitchblack is rated at +/- 1 cent, so that kinda puts it one step above the Boss TU-2...everything else that we've talked about it beats it. Here's the order, from least to most accurate: Boss TU-2: +/- 3 cents (thanks again, NBB)Korg Pitchblack: +/- 1 centT.C. Electronics PolyTune: +/- .5 centsPeterson Strobostomp: +/- .1 centSonic Research Turbo Tuner: +/- .02 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 anybody using the Boss TU1000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ShaneV2 Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 anybody using the Boss TU1000? I was going to, but I couldn't afford a new house to fit it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MojoFilter Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 anybody using the Boss TU1000? I've never seen any pedal, tuner or otherwise, take as much of a bashing as that one has. You just know that the guy at Roland who gave the TU-1000 the green light is now pan-handling for food money, somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rydock Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 anybody using the Boss TU1000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Laney1566 Posted May 12, 2011 Members Share Posted May 12, 2011 I run my Korg Pitchblack out from my Ernie Ball VP Jr's Tuner out and I have no tone suck. Works great as a tuner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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