It sacrifices absolute precision for overall correctness, if that makes sense. Equal tempered tuning uses a consistent interval for every scale. Very simply, precise intervals between notes actually vary from scale to scale-a problem especially for keyboard instruments. We use equal tempered tuning for Western instruments. Here’s an idea: How about displaying natural notes in one color and sharps and flats in a second color? Would be a little more clear if you’ve tuned to a D# and don’t see the # sign. But it’s not nearly as visible as the ST-300 LED. It does offer different color variations on the screen, which helps visibility in certain situations. The screen’s bigger, but it’s still an LCD screen, which I find harder to be see on outdoor stages. This means it will have some of the same issues as other digital tuners-the most important of which are it’s not as accurate or as fast. Peterson makes a digital strobe tuner, but it’s digital. The ST-300’s screen is smaller but clearer, and I like the way sharps are displayed. Slower than the TC Electronics Poly Tune. And although I don’t love the way it displays sharps, its biggest drawback is its speed. The D’Addario does have a nice big screen, which I like. It’s actually quite compact-smaller than other mini tuners. It pretty much has all the features of the full-size version but takes up less pedalboard real estate. They’re not that fast or accurate, and they can he hard to see in bright lighting.Īnd I’ve experienced Confused Tuner Syndrome with them-where I’m tuning and the tuner is a little stumped about a pitch. Although they’re still not as fast or as accurate as the ST-300, they’re good for tuning without the benefit of a pickup.īut similar issues also plague these better headstock tuners. TC Electronics and Peterson make more professional, accurate headstock tuners. But don’t be unrealistic about their accuracy. They’re not that expensive or hard to replace, which is a real plus. Some headstock tuners like the Snark don’t even disclose their accuracy on their websites. I keep one or two in my road case for dressing room playing, for playing onstage, or for playing on the radio with no DI for acoustic instruments.īut when it comes to recording serious takes in the studio, I want something more accurate. Why not just use a headstock tuner? Sure, they’re convenient. It’s like the tuner is asking “are you sure?” Yes I’m sure! Just make sure it’s in tune!
If the tuner I’m using is having a hard time recognizing that I’m tuning my low E string down to C, it’s going to be a problem. Other tuners may be pretty good at dealing with standard tuning but are a little sketchy with alternate tunings. I may be trying to tune the low E string and the tuner says it’s a G. I’ve used many tuners that at times won’t read a string. And it’s hugely apparent when setting a guitar’s intonation.
This difference is especially apparent when playing with an in-tune piano or overdubbing guitar parts in a session.
I can hear the difference when I tune with the ST-300 versus a TC Electronic Poly Tune. How sensitive to cents is the human ear? That varies by individual. It’s basically our way to mathematically measure the distance between intervals. That’s over a 10-cent difference!Ī cent is a logarithmic unit of measure used for music intervals. The TC Electronics PolyTune comes within 0.5 cents. This means it’s extremely accurate-within 0.02 cents. The Sonic Research ST-300 tuner is a true strobe tuner.
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