Stroboclip Support

[MrErikJ]

I was a fairly happy Snark user until I read about the Stroboclip in another thread. I wasn't familiar with the Strobo tuners but was intrigued by a tuner that had sweetened tunings built into its abilities. I bit the bullet and purchased one on Amazon.

Holy geez, I'm not sure if I'm using this tuner right. I watched some videos but I feel I spend most my time watching the dial spin in front of me. I think I eventually got the guitar in tune and it did sound...different than usual. Slightly warmer than it is unsweetened.

Any users who can recommend how to manage the most sensitive and busy tuner I've purchased?

[Stomp]

Originally Posted by MrErikJ

Any users who can recommend how to manage the most sensitive and busy tuner I've purchased?

Hi Erik,

Firstly, use the flesh of your finger/thumb to pluck the string gently once, the StroboClip IS a very sensitive tuner, so if you pick hard and often, you'll just "overload the input". Adjust right after you pluck, the StroboClip is a real-time tuner and will indicate what is happening as it happens, without any time lag.

Don't get hung up on completely immobilizing the strobe image right away, that will come with practise. Just try to stop the image moving continuously in any one direction, hovering is good .

When you've tuned all the strings, check them once more, the first one you tuned may have de-tuned as a result of the other strings being tuned (depends on the particular guitar you're tuning).
You'll find that this degree of accuracy opens your ears to what the guitar can potentially sound like.

If you play open tunings like open G, D, or E, try DBO or DBH Sweeteners, they considerably improve the thirds in contrast to just tuning "straight up".

[blindboyjimi]

I know a lot of folks say that the tuner is difficult but I tune up in just a few seconds and find that it is quite quick and easy. Make sure you go through the menu and are on ACU (acoustic) and Sweetened. Don't get thrown off by the spinning. It is no different than the low arrow or high arrow on other tuners. You'll gradually get to know how much you need to tweak each tuner for the amount it is spinning in each direction. I tune mine up until all 6 strings are steady, but don't forget this tuner is WAY more accurate than the $10 tuners so don't fret (pardon the pun) getting it exact. If you tune a note on a Snark and then throw on the Peterson, you'll see the amount of spinning that is the fine tuning portion. Hope this helps.

[Rev Roy]

Very accurate and takes a little time to get used to...but the effort is worth it. Great tuner.

[Wooly]

You'll get used to it. It is a very accurate tuner.

Another tip. I always tune upward. In other words bring the note from flat to proper pitch. Not from sharp down to pitch. As I turn the tuning knob, it seems to put slight tension on the neck and could pull the note off a bit. So when the red dots disappear or the strobe stops, I take my fingers off the knob and pluck the string again and re adjust if needed. If that makes sense.

[Goodallboy]

Originally Posted by MrErikJ

I was a fairly happy Snark user until I read about the Stroboclip in another thread. I wasn't familiar with the Strobo tuners but was intrigued by a tuner that had sweetened tunings built into its abilities. I bit the bullet and purchased one on Amazon.

Holy geez, I'm not sure if I'm using this tuner right. I watched some videos but I feel I spend most my time watching the dial spin in front of me. I think I eventually got the guitar in tune and it did sound...different than usual. Slightly warmer than it is unsweetened.

Any users who can recommend how to manage the most sensitive and busy tuner I've purchased?

Practice using it. It's sensitive and that's part of what makes it so accurate. It's not hard to use, but it takes more effort than a tuner that will get you "in the ballpark."

[philjs]

Two relatively simple tips (which really apply to any tuner):

First, play each string by itself. Sounds easy but what I mean is to damp the other five strings and tune just one note at a time, not one note and the sympathetic notes that ring on the other open, undamped strings. Those undamped notes will result in a strobe that never stops moving.

Second, play each string at a normal playing volume, in other words, don't pluck the string too hard or too soft. If you play it too hard and tune to the loud initial attack then a softly plucked note will sound flat. Conversely if you play it too softly and tune up to the note then when you do play it harder the initial attack will be too sharp.

Phil

[hesson11]

Folks, I guess I'm the odd man out here. LORD! how I have tried to use this tuner successfully. For more than two years, I have patiently and assiduously worked with it, followed every tip on the Internet (including all those here), watched every video I could, made sure I was using fresh batteries, experimented with clip locations and still, every time I use it, I end up wanting to throw it out the window.

I've been playing—and tuning—guitars for nearly 50 years. I'm not a rookie. I've used countless other tuners (none of which are particularly accurate), and usually end up tuning the old-fashioned way: with my ears.

It would take me hours to document all the whacky behavior I experience when using the Peterson. Wild gyrations, sudden plunges into darkness, continuous scrolling in one direction only to suddenly change direction at breakneck speeds. Only a video would do it justice, and I just don't want to do that. I guess I just have never "gotten the hang of it."

Stomp, I truly appreciate your posts here and admire your efforts to help people out. It is not my intention to disparage this product. I can only conclude from all the favorable comments I've read over the years that the problem is either with me or with a faulty sample of the tuner. But I think I'm just about done trying.

Thanks for listening, and I'm truly glad this works for so many of you!
-Bob

[JayBee1404]

Bob, you are not the odd man out, I completely agree with you. It's a PITA and any 'improved' tuning over my TC Polytune Clip is so slight as to be inaudible to the human ear, and therefore not worth the trouble.

My advice - sell the Peterson on eBay and put the money towards the cost of purchasing a TC Electronics Polytune Clip. You'll be glad you did, trust me.

Usual disclaimers apply......IMHO, YMMV etc.

[Stomp]

Originally Posted by hesson11

Folks, I guess I'm the odd man out here. I guess I just have never "gotten the hang of it.".......

.........Stomp, I truly appreciate your posts here and admire your efforts to help people out. It is not my intention to disparage this product. I can only conclude from all the favorable comments I've read over the years that the problem is either with me or with a faulty sample of the tuner. But I think I'm just about done trying.

Thanks for listening, and I'm truly glad this works for so many of you!
-Bob

Bob, I'm sure its not you, but rather something to do with your tuner, please PM me with your address and I'll put that right.

[AndrewG]

I don't play out any longer, so my A440 fork and my 64 year-old ears do the job as well as any tuner can. Even when I have played out tuning on the fly is no big deal; something everyone needs to learn. What did we do before electronic tuners were invented?

[Stomp]

Originally Posted by AndrewG

I don't play out any longer, so my A440 fork and my 64 year-old ears do the job as well as any tuner can. Even when I have played out tuning on the fly is no big deal; something everyone needs to learn.

To be fair, I think most people do learn to tune early on, and that's certainly to be encouraged. However it can sometimes be a challenge for some people when playing out due to either loud ambient conditions, lack of time to tune aurally, other band member's loud instruments or just plain nerves.
Our aim is to support, not to undermine, a player's ears.

Originally Posted by AndrewG

What did we do before electronic tuners were invented?

You'd need to ask someone over 90 years old

Here's a Peterson from your birth year:

[AndrewG]

Originally Posted by Stomp

To be fair, I think most people do learn to tune early on, and that's certainly to be encouraged. However it can sometimes be a challenge for some people when playing out due to either loud ambient conditions, lack of time to tune aurally, other band member's loud instruments or just plain nerves.
Our aim is to support, not to undermine, a player's ears.



You'd need to ask someone over 90 years old

Here's a Peterson from your birth year:

Thanks, is postage included?

[dkstott]

my credit card is dying for me to purchase the Peterson StroboClip HD... I'm buying one as soon as they are available

[hesson11]

Originally Posted by Stomp

Bob, I'm sure its not you, but rather something to do with your tuner, please PM me with your address and I'll put that right.

PM sent. Thank you. Based on your many comments on the forum, it comes as no surprise at all that you again prove to be devoted to resolving issues and offering superb advice and customer service. You are an excellent brand ambassador. Again, it was not my intent to disparage Peterson or its products, which are held in such high repute by so many. I am just frustrated that I have not been able to get along with the particular unit I have. THANK YOU!
-Bob