Tuners

toledo3 · 23rd August 2004, 08:09 AM

What tuners are you guys using at the studio?

I am currently using the top of the line Boss model with fine tuning, and an old strobocon. I'll look at the model numbers of both tommorow......

They are both working great, but I'm curious what others use.....

Anybody try the new Peterson model that can read multiple notes at the same time?

cajonezzz · 23rd August 2004, 08:16 AM

I've got the Peterson Vs-1. Works great, no complaints.

natpub · 23rd August 2004, 08:59 AM

Peterson VS here also

duende · 23rd August 2004, 09:43 PM

Strobostomp!

waxnsteel · 23rd August 2004, 10:01 PM

What do you think of the Strobostomp? Is the DI any good? I considered getting one. I do a lot of acoustic solo stuff, and it seems like a good way to go. I was disappointed that it can't be phantom powered. I understand that a lot of people would say it's impossible, but the geektronic types have overcome so many "impossible" situations. Look at the guitar amp head switchers. We didn't think that would work, but... I'm just getting tired of buying 9v's

duende · 23rd August 2004, 10:06 PM

I really really like the strobostomp. Mostly because it's so damn accurate! I've yet to try the DI so I don't really have an opinion there...

I'll check out the DI and get back to you...

Alex

kevinc · 24th August 2004, 04:47 AM

Bob Olhsson · 24th August 2004, 02:59 PM

I still have my semi-vintage 1976 Conn. I like being able to see the overtones which'll tell you if a string is dead.

**Jules** · 24th August 2004, 04:04 PM

I have a 1950's Conn ST 8

It's being repaired right now, I've been witjout it for 3 or 4 years now and miss it badly. Cant wait to get it back...

Here's one for sale! (and some pictures)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=22672

It keeps musicians busy... now I think about it.

Play & mess around with the tuner - simple!

lucey · 24th August 2004, 06:45 PM

I A/B's the Conn vs. the Strobe mode on the Boss and sold the Conn to my luthier.

The Strobostomp and other Peterson's are cool too.

Rick Sutton · 25th August 2004, 02:04 AM

I've been using a Peterson strobe tuner since early seventies. It stopped tuning certain notes about ten years ago and a trip back to Peterson put it right ( with a recal , also) and it's been right on the money ever since. Their tech at the time (and hopefully, still) was a very sharp lady who knew from my description on the phone exactly what was wrong. It's always a pleasant surprise to get a knowledgeable person on the phone for a twenty year old machine...kudos to Peterson. Most often when I call a company to get service for anything over 6-8 years old I'm told " We never made anything like that" ( sure pal, it's just you don't know any product that pre-dates your short career with the company) or I get " That was made when XXXX owned the company, and now that Harmxx owns the company we don't fix it any more" Thanks a hell of a lot!
OK, I feel better now.....some companies/ BAD. Peterson/GOOD!

Tim L · 25th August 2004, 02:14 AM

I've got a Sabine RT-7000 in my rack... It's not a Peterson or a Conn (damn that ST 8 looks cool!) but I'm pretty happy with it none the less.

Bob Olhsson · 25th August 2004, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jules
I have a 1950's Conn ST 8

toledo3 · 25th August 2004, 03:38 AM

Yeah, the conn st8 is what I have too...

That electro voice crystal element mic that comes with it is great for "telephone vocal/lo fi" sounds. I also like to put it as a room mic for drums and gate it so I just get the snare "whack"... bad sounding but in a good way.

Jay Kahrs · 25th August 2004, 07:28 AM

I've got a couple of Korg tuners which seem to work fine. There's also a Sabine ST-1100 floating around which is accurate as hell but it differs from the Korg a bit in pitch so it rarely gets used, matches up with Boss tuners pretty well though.

lucey · 25th August 2004, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jay Kahrs
I've got a couple of Korg tuners which seem to work fine. There's also a Sabine ST-1100 floating around which is accurate as hell but it differs from the Korg a bit in pitch so it rarely gets used, matches up with Boss tuners pretty well though.

Agreed Jay ... Sabine is in it's own world, no match for anything here ... great variation from unit to unit

Killahurts · 25th August 2004, 06:35 PM

I have a Peterson VS-1 I use on everything EXCEPT guitar and bass. Believe it or not, for those I like to use a Korg GA-20. It's a little bitty credit card sized thing, I think it was less than $20. It has 1/4 in for electrics and bass (does the low B on a 5-string), and a little built-in mic for acoustics that really works. I'm always impressed with how fast and accurate it is, little fake needle style meter and all...

Tim L · 26th August 2004, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lucey
Sabine is in it's own world, no match for anything here ...

Don't know about other units but the RT-7000 I have is dead on strobed @ A440...

maxim · 26th August 2004, 01:58 PM

jules wrote:

"Here's one for sale! (and some pictures)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&category=22672"

it looks too cool for school

is that bakelite?!

i think i know what i'll be buying next even though i'm fairly happy with my korg gt-3

bob, what do you mean about the overtones?

cheers
max

Beezoboy · 26th August 2004, 03:28 PM

I have a strill working Conn ST-6 here. Looks just like the ST-8. Mine has an RCA on the back that I have always thought was an output. I haven't tried it, but I have wondered if this thing could be used as a tube pramp. It has a big tranny inside, and lots of tubes, thats for sure.

As far as tuning overtones, what Bob is saying is that you can look at the inner wheel of the Conn and see what the overtones are doing. Also you can tune a note a 4th higher by looking at the innerwheel. Its handy for brass players, since their fundamental tuning notes are spaced a 4th apart. Also if you learn how to read it right, like the difference between when it lights up strong or darker you can tell tone quality from it. Its handy to have.

I am actually looking to get rid of mine now that my days of playing Tuba are over if anyone is interested.

Beez

Your Add Here! · 26th August 2004, 03:42 PM

Waiting for a Peterson 400 to arrive in the mail. You know your a gear slut when that excites you!

Jay Kahrs · 27th August 2004, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lucey
Agreed Jay ... Sabine is in it's own world, no match for anything here ... great variation from unit to unit

Uhhh...not really what I ment. When the Sabine says your "in-tune" your in-tune. But it's a hair off from Korg tuners and I have several of those in guitar cases. The Sabine does match with Boss tuners, for whatever reason they're a few cents off from each other.

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23rd August 2004, 08:09 AM	#1
toledo3 Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Funky Town FL Posts: 1,189	Tuners What tuners are you guys using at the studio? I am currently using the top of the line Boss model with fine tuning, and an old strobocon. I'll look at the model numbers of both tommorow...... They are both working great, but I'm curious what others use..... Anybody try the new Peterson model that can read multiple notes at the same time?

23rd August 2004, 08:16 AM	#2
cajonezzz Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,721	I've got the Peterson Vs-1. Works great, no complaints. __________________ Craig Zarkos http://www.myspace.com/cajonezzz http://tybridroom.com/ z-orama TourstopLIVE! Calavera Proving Grounds (record & ride!) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.

23rd August 2004, 08:59 AM	#3
natpub More cowbell! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,710	Peterson VS here also __________________ Vibrational Arts, Inc. Blue Sky Way Sonic Sorcery Studios Austin, Texas/Columbus, Ohio

24th August 2004, 04:47 AM	#7
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23rd August 2004, 09:43 PM	#4
duende Gear nut Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 119	Strobostomp!

23rd August 2004, 10:01 PM	#5
waxnsteel Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 128	What do you think of the Strobostomp? Is the DI any good? I considered getting one. I do a lot of acoustic solo stuff, and it seems like a good way to go. I was disappointed that it can't be phantom powered. I understand that a lot of people would say it's impossible, but the geektronic types have overcome so many "impossible" situations. Look at the guitar amp head switchers. We didn't think that would work, but... I'm just getting tired of buying 9v's

23rd August 2004, 10:06 PM	#6
duende Gear nut Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 119	I really really like the strobostomp. Mostly because it's so damn accurate! I've yet to try the DI so I don't really have an opinion there... I'll check out the DI and get back to you... Alex

24th August 2004, 02:59 PM	#8
Bob Olhsson Motown legend Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Songwriter Gulch, Nashville TN Posts: 5,020	I still have my semi-vintage 1976 Conn. I like being able to see the overtones which'll tell you if a string is dead. __________________ Georgetown Masters 615 254-3233 Bob's room 615 385-8051 Music Industry 2.0

24th August 2004, 04:04 PM	#9
Jules Gearslutz.com admin Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 11,131	I have a 1950's Conn ST 8 It's being repaired right now, I've been witjout it for 3 or 4 years now and miss it badly. Cant wait to get it back... Here's one for sale! (and some pictures) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=22672 It keeps musicians busy... now I think about it. Play & mess around with the tuner - simple! __________________ Jules "While we're at it, insert the standard rant about shit being mixed and mastered to "cd quality". - msquared

24th August 2004, 06:45 PM	#10
lucey Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: the present Posts: 8,936	I A/B's the Conn vs. the Strobe mode on the Boss and sold the Conn to my luthier. The Strobostomp and other Peterson's are cool too. __________________ Brian Lucey Magic Garden Mastering "beauty resists capture" "the economy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the ecology" - unknown

25th August 2004, 02:04 AM	#11
Rick Sutton Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,799	I've been using a Peterson strobe tuner since early seventies. It stopped tuning certain notes about ten years ago and a trip back to Peterson put it right ( with a recal , also) and it's been right on the money ever since. Their tech at the time (and hopefully, still) was a very sharp lady who knew from my description on the phone exactly what was wrong. It's always a pleasant surprise to get a knowledgeable person on the phone for a twenty year old machine...kudos to Peterson. Most often when I call a company to get service for anything over 6-8 years old I'm told " We never made anything like that" ( sure pal, it's just you don't know any product that pre-dates your short career with the company) or I get " That was made when XXXX owned the company, and now that Harmxx owns the company we don't fix it any more" Thanks a hell of a lot! OK, I feel better now.....some companies/ BAD. Peterson/GOOD!

25th August 2004, 02:14 AM	#12
Tim L Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lawn Guy Land Posts: 1,350	I've got a Sabine RT-7000 in my rack... It's not a Peterson or a Conn (damn that ST 8 looks cool!) but I'm pretty happy with it none the less. __________________ "Play ƒuckin' Loud!!!..." - Bob Dylan, May 17 1966

25th August 2004, 03:38 AM	#14
toledo3 Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Funky Town FL Posts: 1,189	Yeah, the conn st8 is what I have too... That electro voice crystal element mic that comes with it is great for "telephone vocal/lo fi" sounds. I also like to put it as a room mic for drums and gate it so I just get the snare "whack"... bad sounding but in a good way.

25th August 2004, 06:35 PM	#17
Killahurts Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,250	I have a Peterson VS-1 I use on everything EXCEPT guitar and bass. Believe it or not, for those I like to use a Korg GA-20. It's a little bitty credit card sized thing, I think it was less than $20. It has 1/4 in for electrics and bass (does the low B on a 5-string), and a little built-in mic for acoustics that really works. I'm always impressed with how fast and accurate it is, little fake needle style meter and all... Attached Thumbnails

26th August 2004, 01:58 PM	#19
maxim Gear maniac Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 217	jules wrote: "Here's one for sale! (and some pictures) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&category=22672" it looks too cool for school is that bakelite?! i think i know what i'll be buying next even though i'm fairly happy with my korg gt-3 bob, what do you mean about the overtones? cheers max

26th August 2004, 03:28 PM	#20
Beezoboy Gear addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 490	I have a strill working Conn ST-6 here. Looks just like the ST-8. Mine has an RCA on the back that I have always thought was an output. I haven't tried it, but I have wondered if this thing could be used as a tube pramp. It has a big tranny inside, and lots of tubes, thats for sure. As far as tuning overtones, what Bob is saying is that you can look at the inner wheel of the Conn and see what the overtones are doing. Also you can tune a note a 4th higher by looking at the innerwheel. Its handy for brass players, since their fundamental tuning notes are spaced a 4th apart. Also if you learn how to read it right, like the difference between when it lights up strong or darker you can tell tone quality from it. Its handy to have. I am actually looking to get rid of mine now that my days of playing Tuba are over if anyone is interested. Beez

26th August 2004, 03:42 PM	#21
Your Add Here! Gear maniac Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 171	Waiting for a Peterson 400 to arrive in the mail. You know your a gear slut when that excites you!

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