Showing posts with label guitar tuners. Show all posts
Showing posts with label guitar tuners. Show all posts

10/22/2011

Mod Tone Harmonic Tremor Review

Mod Tone Harmonic Tremor
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I got this pedal and found that it caused severe volume drop when activated, and it does not have a volume/level adjustment. I had to get the nobs to about 75% to really get them to adjust anything also.
I know about effect level sends/returns (I use a Mesa Dual Recto by the way) but I did not feel like I should have to compensate for how much signal this pedal seemed to be soaking up. Higher quality pedals that can be purchased used for less money than this work better and do not kill your signal.
But, like my title says, maybe I was just unlucky and got a bad one. I sent it back for a refund with delivery confirmation (but not insurance...) and the Post Office lost the package. So I no longer have the crummy pedal and Im out 60 bucks.

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The ModTone Harmonic Tremor is a split bypass boutique style pedal that recreates vintage style tremolo units or pulsating vibrato effect. Housed in a sealed corrosion resistant metal chassis thats built to last, each ModTone pedal features period correct vintage style components, smooth linear taper pots that enable you to custom tailor your sound for maximum performance, high impact switches built for the floor and top quality jacks for optimum tonal transfer.

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7/24/2011

Empress Superdelay Review

Empress Superdelay
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If you are looking for lush delays that can create ethereal textures and give the music some breath, this is the pedal for you. Its simply the best delay stompbox you can buy, with the only other being the Eventide Timefactor.

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The Empress Superdelay isn't your basic delay. Sure it does basic delay sounds, and it sounds better than anything else out there while doing them. But if all you want is a simple delay, the Empress Superdelay isn't for you. The Empress Superdelay is for musicians who want to be inspired by their pedals, not limited by them.

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6/29/2011

Planet Waves Tru-Strobe Pedal Tuner w/ True Bypass Review

Planet Waves Tru-Strobe Pedal Tuner w/ True Bypass
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As a musician for over four decades I've owned a number of tuners as the technology progressed. My primary instrument is electric bass. This is the finest piece of equipment I've ever purchased and used, and it has helped me solve a 'mysterious' tuning phenomenon all players apparently face without knowing it. I'll explain. But first, some details about the tuner....: it's construction is extremely solid, and it's heft gives it stability. When you place it on a surface (top of your amp, floor, your knee.... it stays there!). Secondly, the large backlit display is very easy to read in all lighting conditions,...no guessing. And thirdly, it is extremely sensitive and accurate, which brings me to my explanation of the 'mysterious tuning phenomenon. At issue is the inability of inexpensive tuners to properly identify frequencies/tones when setting string intonation at the octave fret. I've been using $25 to $40 tuners (Boss, Korg, etc) over the past few years that would indicate a string is in tune, both for open string and octave. But, when simultaneously plucking an 'F' note on the 'A' string, and an 'F' note high up on the 'G' string my ear would percieve that they just weren't in tune....the cycles weren't matching. So, that meant my inexpensive tuner wasn't nearly discriminating enough. Once I began using this strobe tuner, it clearly showed me (with proper accuracy) graphically what my ear was trying to tell me. After setting intonation according to the strobe tuner my bass now 'performs' as it should through the range of notes/frets over the length of the neck. I guess another way of explaining it would be to say that it's like having a GPS that is accurate enough to get you to the right neighborhood, versus one that can get you to the right house. For the money, I feel I've done myself a good turn by purchasing this strobe tuner. I'm satisfied. I still keep one of my inexpensive tuners in my guitar case as it has a built in microphone and can be used by an accoustic guitar player if I'm jamming with somebody. This strobe tuner is 'cable input' only....no mic, runs on a 9v battery with connectors for a power supply (sold separately). My only 'complaint' with this device is the battery connector. It's the typical type that 'plugs' in to the top of your 9v battery with two wires leading to the internals. I hate them as a rule. I would prefer solid contact points and a compartment where you would simply insert the battery, just like inserting any other battery type (AA, AAA, C, etc).

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The Planet Waves Tru-Strobe Pedal Tuner is the perfect tool for live performance, recording and setting intonation. The variance between the input frequency and perfect pitch is displayed as motion on the easy-to-read circular LCD interface. When the motion stops you are perfectly in tune to +/- 0.1 of a cent! Get professional tuning accuracy in a rugged, heavy-duty die-cast housing, plus:- True bypass wiring with quiet switching- Buzz Feiten ® and drop tuning presets - Wide calibration range- Visible in full sunlight and on dark stages- User Calibration Range from A400Hz to A499hz- 9V input/output for daisy-chaining effects"The Tru-Strobe Tuner is a giant step forward in making precision tuning with our system truly affordable for guitar and bass. The user interface is accurate, simple to use right out of the box, and the implementation of our system is so logical, that our customers worldwide will enjoy the benefits of this tuner immediately." Quotefrom Buzz Feiten Tuning System


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6/15/2011

TC Electronic PolyTune Poly-Chromatic Tru-Bypass Pedal Tuner Review

TC Electronic PolyTune Poly-Chromatic Tru-Bypass Pedal Tuner
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I've used quite a few stage tuners over the years, most recently a pair of Boss TU-2's, excellent tuners in their own right. This tuner beats the Boss units. It offers an incredibly useful but unique feature. Strum your guitar with the strings open and you'll instantly see a curved row of six paired-green dots (plenty bright and easy to see). Any string out of tune will display a pair of red dots immediately below the green ones, thus indicating which if any strings are out of tune. Go to an out-of-tune string and the display immediately changes to an LED-simulated needle display typical of an analog tuner. Tracking is very fast and very accurate. Tuning between songs is a breeze with this thing since you don't have to check each string one at a time; just strum and then tune the strings that need it. When I first got it I did the strum and tune thing and then tested each string with my Peterson VSAM Strobe Tuner as a check - all were spot-on. Add to the speed and accuracy the fact that this is built like a tank and features true bypass, and you've got the best stage tuner available. And with all that, the price is roughly the same as any other good stage tuner. This is one of the best guitar devices out there.

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Polytune is a brand new pedal from TC Electronic that utilizes patented polychromatic tuning technology to show guitar and bass players an entirely new way to tune their instruments. With the addition of strobe and needle modes, players will enjoy extremely accurate tuning as well as a true bypass circuit. Let the Tuninig commence!Tuning used to be a necessary evil. The last barrier before you could get truly rocking. But now, tuning is ready to get blasted into the 21st century with PolyTuneTM, the stomp-box sized tuning miracle from TC Electronic! PolyTuneTM is the world's first polyphonic tuner, and a game-changing total tuning turnaround that will have future guitarists wondering how we ever got by without it.It couldn't be done - until we did itThe magic lies in a never before seen approach to tuning aimed at speed, accuracy and ease of use. With PolyTuneTM, you simply strum all strings on your guitar or bass at once, and it will immediately tell you which strings need tuning! This cutting-edge tuning technology revolutionizes the way you tune and accomplishes what has been deemed 'impossible' until now: tuning all strings simultaneously! It really is as simple as strum - tune - rock, and this quantum leap forward allows you to get in tune fast, and back to doing what you love: playing.Strum - Tune - RockProviding an instant overview of the pitch of all your strings, PolyTuneTM is an invaluable tool in live-settings, where it is essential to be in tune quickly and ready to play. Crowds don't want to wait around, they want to rock, and, let's face it, so do you. Besides live use, this stomp box will deliver like no other in any situation where you want to get tuning out of the way and focus on play.Fever PitchEqually effective for guitar and bass, PolyTuneTM is extremely flexible as well. The reference pitch can be set to your preference and ranges from 435Hz to 445Hz. This guarantees you'll be able to play along with anyone, with any instrument and in any situation.Drop it like it's hotIf you are a guitarist that likes to play at a different pitch than standard, this is your go-to pedal, allowing for dropped tunings from E-flat all the way down to B. Whatever your pitch or tuning, PolyTuneTM is a sure-fire way to be spot-on, with an accuracy of just plus/minus 1cent.Chromatic championBesides the Polyphonic tuner, PolyTuneTM has a chromatic tuner that can hang with the best current tuning technology out there, with an amazing 0.5 cent accuracy. But we are never satisfied with the current norm, and added some features to make this tuner's chromatic section stand out from the crowd.Tuning modesLet's start with the two separate chromatic tuning modes, which cater to your individual preferences and needs. Needle mode is for those that are used to the classic view on a tuner. For the people that want a little more real-time information, we have included stream-mode, which measures even the slightest pitch variation and instantly feeds the info back to you via a rotating motion on the display.Tuning MagnetKey to both these great chromatic modes is an ultra-fast and precise response, which is achieved via the use of the unique tuner magnet feature. This slows down the needle once you get close to the desired pitch, making it much easier to get the job done quickly.Total RecallOf course, all of these amazing features would not mean a thing if they were a pain to use or set up. So, we added some traits to ensure this tuner is calibrated to the guitarist. Unlike most other tuners, PolyTuneTM stores your preferences. From pitch reference to tuning mode, it hangs on to this information even after it is powered down, making sure you only have to set how you want things to happen once.The next time you power up again, it will show you the settings, so you instantly know Everything is exactly how you want it to be.Tuning as it should bePolyTuneTM was our chance to build the ultimate tuning tool from the ground up and finally get rid of some of the current tuner drawbacks that guitarists run into time and time again. Tuners have been around for some 30 odd years and we felt it was high time they got in tune with todays guitarists.Design is where beauty and technology meetBut besides all the spearheading features inside the tuner, we took a long hard look at the outside as well, and pushed tuner design to new heights in the process!A strong display of innovationStarting with the display, it instantly becomes clear why PolyTuneTM is lightyears ahead of current tuners. Guitarists that play gigs, will no doubt recognize the nightmare of an unclear display, due to for example bright sunlight, an overeager light technician or a stage smoke machine gone bonkers.What is the Matrix?PolyTuneTM features 17 LEDS which allow for a higher resolution and the LEDs themselves are super bright and focused to ensure optimal visibility at all times. This guarantees the most effortless tuning experience money can buy. And as an added bonus, the 100 LED matrix can give you information right on the display, so you won't have to go dig for the manual mid-gig.Size Matters PolyTuneTM will brighten any pedalboard, and we aren't just talking about the LEDs! Besides looking like a million bucks, its small footprint design means that PolyTuneTM doesn't take up more of your precious pedalboard real estate than absolutely necessary. Spruce the juice Battery changes are a breeze thanks to the one-screw easy access to the battery compartment and when powered by an external 9v DC power supply, the 9v DC out can be used to power other pedals on your board.True Bypass The true bypass feature ensures PolyTuneTM is only there when you need it. It allows for your carefully sculpted tone to flow unaffected when the pedal is bypassed and for silent tuning once engaged. We can't make tuning fun. But we can sure make it a whole lot easier. We want to do our part for the guitar community and truly innovate the life of guitarists. And with PolyTuneTM's extraordinary features and cutting-edge technology, we feel we have accomplished just that. We are passionate guitarists ourselves and we work every single day to make all our lives easier and more rocking. PolyTuneTM Tech SpecsTuning Accuracy:

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6/11/2011

Fishman FT1 Digital Tuner Review

Fishman FT1 Digital Tuner
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The FT1 does the job it's intended and has some nice features (like guitar, base and ukulele modes), but also has some shortcomings.
It's tiny buttons are hard to press and the dark screen makes it difficult to see when it's activated. Therefore, it's easy to forget to turn it off. I've also had it accidentally turn on while flopping around in a case or instrument bag.
When you strum a note the screen lights up green. However, the scale does not give an indication of the amount of "off resonance" a tuning is. It's either, simply, too low, on, or too high; no gradual tuning scale. This makes it real difficult to creep up to a note. The screen does change from green to orange when resonance to is obtained, but its acceptance window is extremely narrow making tuning a very touchy proposition.
If I buy another clip on tuner, I will look elsewhere.

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Clip on chromatic Digital Tuner

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5/13/2011

Korg AW-2G WH Clip-on Chromatic Guitar Tuner, White Review

Korg AW-2G WH Clip-on Chromatic Guitar Tuner, White
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I really like this tuner. First of all it is very accurate. You can get into the ballpark with the note name between the lighted triangles and then more precisely with the meter needle. I like the perfect third option and have used it successfully on the guitar, tuning the g string normally and then going to the perfect third mark for the b string. I also like the ability to use either a mic or just the piezo (vibration) mode. I have a lot of different instruments and some instruments really need a mic: wind instruments, harmonicas, piano, etc. With this ability you can tune your guitar and other instruments to the piano or other untunable instrument so you can all be in tune with each other. Finally, it is very unobtrusive because the little screen folds behind the head of your guitar.

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The AW-1 was a top-selling Korg model that has been popular with musicians of wide-ranging genres for its superb functionality and convenience. The new AW-2 Chromatic Tuner enhances this basic concept by adding the flexibility of an adjustable angle for the display section, enhanced visibility from the built-in backlight, and improved fit to your instrument, allowing the performer to tune in a natural position. The new AW-2G adds a clip that's optimized for a guitar. With the AW-2/AW-2G, you'll be ready for stress-free tuning in any situation.

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