Sonic Research Turbo Tuner new ST 300 model

[David Wilson]

My ST-300 mini arrives tomorrow!
(Still awaiting a power supply though.)

Mine gets here today also, sweet. sometimes USPS is amazing - posted Saturday afternoon in CA, delivery in Westchester monday.

 

[Mosfed]

Here's a pic I found
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That's pretty sick.

 

[David Wilson]

Side by side with a poly tune

 

[Testing123]

^^^ Hi @David Wilson ,
So you have a baby ploytune2 too. How does the new ST-300 mini compare?

 

[LSMFT6]

Just got my shipping notice, woo!

 

[MontzterMash]

By the way, I got mine a couple days ago. I don't have any of their previous models to compare, but it's definitely a nice pedal, works well, and I'm starting to get used to the strobe display.

 

[LSMFT6]

Just got mine, it's really nice. The tracking does feel a bit faster and more steady, and the footswitch is great. It's definitely brighter but not harsh - very pleased!

 

[Dark Barn]

I agree that the tracking seems more stable. In practical terms it is a good thing, but it makes me wonder why it is different. Not that I'm complaining but I have gotten used to and come to expect a strobe tuner to track the overtones at the beginning of the envelope and settle towards the fundamental over time. This new one seems to get right down to business, perhaps there is some filtering before the strobe tuner detects the note?

At any rate i'm very happy with the new tiny tuner.

 

[Testing123]

I agree that the tracking seems more stable. In practical terms it is a good thing, but it makes me wonder why it is different. Not that I'm complaining but I have gotten used to and come to expect a strobe tuner to track the overtones at the beginning of the envelope and settle towards the fundamental over time. This new one seems to get right down to business, perhaps there is some filtering before the strobe tuner detects the note?

When I ordered mine, I was told by the gentleman that took my order:

ST-200: Analyzes the waveform in 10-15 cycles.
ST-300: Takes only 2-3 cycles to analyze the waveform.
This due to a faster and later model ARM processor.

 

[LSMFT6]

I've used it for a while now and one thing that stands out is how smooth the bypass mute is; the signal quickly fades rather than cuts in and out, and the soft-touch switch is top-notch.

 

[mysteryclock]

If my accurate but creaky old Peterson VS-1 (or its odd 3.3v power supply) ever goes on to its eternal reward I'll have to get one of these. The new version looks awesome!

 

[NOLA Bass]

I was not in the market for a new tuner. Thanks guys!

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

Some info from Roger in cust. support in case you want the powered version:


We expect to start shipping the full sized ST-300 around the end of November / early December. Price will be $129.99.

Roger at Turbo Tuner Sales
800-8111-0272 ext. 1

 

[RockDoc]

Additional info: The ST-300 (full size) should be available later in December, same size as the ST-200. It can run off a 9v battery, and also will have 2 power jacks (in and out, to daisy chain, up top, not side), and will have an internal switch to defeat the mute feature.

 

[dinoadventures]

I absolutely love my mini ST-300. It's just fantastic and so, so fast. My B string is quite pleased. I sorta wish it had the power jack on the side, but that is a trifling concern.

 

[smeet]

I absolutely love my mini ST-300. It's just fantastic and so, so fast. My B string is quite pleased. I sorta wish it had the power jack on the side, but that is a trifling concern.

Where did you buy it?
Can you compare it to the ST-200?

 

[dinoadventures]

Where did you buy it?
Can you compare it to the ST-200?

Bought it direct and they had it to me in 3 days. Didn't have an ST-200 before... I'm coming from a korg pitchblack. Way happier with the pedal real estate this one gives me and it seems very accurate.

 

[Matt Morgan]

I owned/used the ST-200 for a few years and got my new ST-300 mini a couple weeks ago. The 300 is obviously smaller, brighter and easier to read, picks up and tracks faster, and has a better foot switch than the 200. Don't get me wrong; the 200 was great and was hands-down the best pedal tuner I've ever used...until now! I think the 300 mini is just better in every way.

 

[smeet]

Yow. How can a tuner possibly be so GAS-inducing??? But it do.

 

[Jim C]

Yow. How can a tuner possibly be so GAS-inducing??? But it do.

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