Peterson Tuner for your Computer?

NJL · #1 08-14-2006, 03:37 PM

Does anyone have this:

http://store.strobosoft.com/Merchant...Affiliate=none

Just curious, thinking about getting it...

NJL · #2 08-14-2006, 09:02 PM

c'mon guys, don't you tune up?

tadawson · #3 08-14-2006, 09:38 PM

Not with my computer - that's just stupid . . .

- Tim

bikeplate · #4 08-14-2006, 09:39 PM

HI

Nope, dont have it. I do have a Peterson Strobostomp I use live. I never realized how out of tune I was until I got a Peterson

Rob

NJL · #5 08-15-2006, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tadawson

Not with my computer - that's just stupid . . .

- Tim

Really? Why is that?

Nick Ioannucci · #6 08-15-2006, 08:15 AM

this actually wouldnt be bad to use for setups, you get the accuracy, it just doesnt cost so damn much. hmmm...

KJung · #7 08-15-2006, 08:56 AM

I love my stobostomp... can't quite figure out what the advantage would be to have a strobe tuner on a PC? Seems like a strange concept.

However, a low cost 'virtual strobe' in a small footprint design like the Strobostomp that is accurate enough to set intonation for a fraction of the cost of the 'mechanical strobe' models..... cool!!!!

K

NJL · #8 08-15-2006, 09:14 AM

I would be using it, not only to do my own setups, but for when I get ProTools LE as well...

Gotta make sure tuning is perfect for sessions... Seems handy...

The tuner plugin for ProTools kind of sucks..

Nick Ioannucci · #9 08-15-2006, 02:48 PM

yep yep, i dont record, so id probably only use it to setup basses in guitars, which is really fun... right now i use a POS tuner to set intonation, and its a pain in the ass, but i do it mostly by ear

but to do a quickie this would be great.

NJL · #10 08-22-2006, 02:30 PM

Interesting, I guess we don't have much home studio guys..

naquadaX · #11 08-22-2006, 04:01 PM

For the moment I use Audio Phonics Guitar Tuner, which I think is no longer maintained. It might be interesting to try this strobosoft.

lillitnn92 · #12 09-03-2006, 11:56 AM

i know i dug this up from a few pages back, but i wanted to share with those who would be interested in a PC tuner.

works great has some nice features. ....oh and it's free!!

http://www.aptuner.com/cgi-bin/aptuner/apmain.html

lorenwade · #13 09-03-2006, 02:34 PM

All macs come with a built-in tuner that is amazingly accurate (Garage Band).

sevenorchids · #14 09-03-2006, 04:45 PM

Well, I use it. I guess that just makes me stupid according to tadawson...

I use it since it is one of the best virtual tuners out there. I do a lot of recording in the computer and I can just switch to the tuner while recording, tune up, check tuning, etc. and continue on with recording. No need to unplug, ne need to change my workflow, can tune multiple guitars without repatching etc. You know, stupid stuff like that.

And, yes, I didn't realize how "out of tune" I was until I started using the Peterson. Standard tuners are fine for live stuff, but I prefer the Peterson when recording.

tadawson · #15 09-08-2006, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJL

Really? Why is that?

Why? Because:

1) A $20 tuner will in all probability, be more accurate - computer clocks are notoriously sloppy.

2) The computer is more fragile

3) Ever seen a tuner crash?

4) Why spend $2000 on a computer to replace a $20 tuner - once again, just plain stupid to me.

5) So, you are gonna take your computer to a gig? Do you use a "steal me" sign, or what?

This is another classic case of doing it the hard way . . . . computers can do a lot of things, but they are rarely better at them . . . .

About the ONLY place this even makes a minor inkling of sense is if you use the computer is a studio environment, and even then, the standalone seems far more practical (unless, perhaps, you are a one person act, and don't have to tune multiple instruments . . .)

- Tim

NJL · #16 09-08-2006, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tadawson

Why? Because:

1) A $20 tuner will in all probability, be more accurate - computer clocks are notoriously sloppy.

2) The computer is more fragile

3) Ever seen a tuner crash?

4) Why spend $2000 on a computer to replace a $20 tuner - once again, just plain stupid to me.

5) So, you are gonna take your computer to a gig? Do you use a "steal me" sign, or what?

This is another classic case of doing it the hard way . . . . computers can do a lot of things, but they are rarely better at them . . . .

About the ONLY place this even makes a minor inkling of sense is if you use the computer is a studio environment, and even then, the standalone seems far more practical (unless, perhaps, you are a one person act, and don't have to tune multiple instruments . . .)

- Tim

1) Incorrect

2) Once again, it's for the studio, read the thread

3) My Mac hasn't crashed

4) You think it's stupid because you don't understand what the thread was about, once again, go back and read - Who said that I would go out and buy a $2000 to replace a $20 tuner? Once again, read the thread

5) I take my laptops to gigs all the time for my fake books - I would really like to see someone try to take my laptop from me. Plus, I never said that this tuner would be for a live gig. Once again, read the thread.

In re your "doing it the hard way" - have you ever owned a DAW? Getting this tuner is actually "the easy way" with a DAW.

Lastly, read the thread.

pkr2 · #17 09-08-2006, 04:56 PM

I don't even know why this is in the setup/rpr forum.

Besides, you two are arguing About two different things. One of you is offended by the innapropriate use of the word "stupid". The other is arguing the content of the message. You're both being a bit childish.

No offense intended.

tadawson · #18 09-08-2006, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJL

1) Incorrect

2) Once again, it's for the studio, read the thread

3) My Mac hasn't crashed

4) You think it's stupid because you don't understand what the thread was about, once again, go back and read - Who said that I would go out and buy a $2000 to replace a $20 tuner? Once again, read the thread

5) I take my laptops to gigs all the time for my fake books - I would really like to see someone try to take my laptop from me. Plus, I never said that this tuner would be for a live gig. Once again, read the thread.

In re your "doing it the hard way" - have you ever owned a DAW? Getting this tuner is actually "the easy way" with a DAW.

Lastly, read the thread.

Well, considering that posts #1 and #2 said nothing whatsoever about location, just:

"Does anyone have this:"

and

"c'mon guys, don't you tune up?"

and I was post #3, to assume that you meant in the studio is assinine at best. Those comments may have followed mine, but were not relevant at the time.

Myself, I would still have a very hard time trusting a computer clock for any kind of accuracy - they just don't have it. Perhaps close enough, but not all that good . . . since accuracy is not really needed on a computer.

And no, I don't own a DAW - most all of my work is live, and I tend to use more typical recording equipment from a console feed, if I record at all . . . .

So, please note yourself, before you get all uppity the next time, that the part of the thread that you claim I didn't read has to actually exist before it can be read, and it didn't in this case!

- Tim

Shelly · #19 09-12-2006, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tadawson

Well, considering that posts #1 and #2 said nothing whatsoever about location, just:

"Does anyone have this:"

and

"c'mon guys, don't you tune up?"

and I was post #3, to assume that you meant in the studio is assinine at best.

Not exactly. The Strobosoft is aimed at those wanting to use a good tuner in a DAW situation, although it can be used on stage, too. What is strange is that you assumed he was taking a computer on stage just for tuning.

...and even if he didn't mean studio use, so what? Do you realize how many musicians are using PC's and Macs on stage? If I can take a computer on stage that has an amp simulator on it, why not add a virtual tuner? Not my cup 'o tea, but I'm sure it is done.

Regardless of anything I just said, referring to someone's ideas as stupid is just not called for.

Trevorus · #20 09-12-2006, 01:03 AM

Okay. I use a tuner software. It's called G-Tune (who happens to have hooked up with peterson). I used it for setups. mostly, and I REALLY liked it. It was fantastic. I used a USB audio interface rather than the noisy input on the sound card. It tended to work a LOT better on the interface.

So, NJL, I love software tuners.