TU-12H for me but as long as everyone tunes to the same tuner (Not type, the same actual tuner) it really does not matter
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What tuner do you use in the studio
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This !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When you're recording, it's not good enough to just be in tune, you need to be incredibly in tune. Yes, pitch can be corrected, but if you want to be taken seriously in a studio, be incredibly in tune ALWAYS. Constantly / consistently check and re-check your tuning between takes.
To everybody who suggested a Snark: do NOT get one! I've had three of different types. Chromatic (for wind instruments), guitar/bass, and multi-instrument snarks. They work okay for guitars, but they never pick up anything lower than an A on bass, unless your bass has a whole lot of sustain.
I got a Reverb tuner from their website. It's only four bucks, free shipping! I was so surprised when I tried it out. This cheap little thing beats every snark out there. I first used it on my five string and it picked up the low B no problem. It can even pick up lower tunings. Compared to the snark, it responded to pitches twice as quick. It also has a very bright display and different settings for instruments, and chromatic tuning. I use it for my guitar, bass, sax and brass instruments. Go on Reverb and get one, or two!
I got a Reverb tuner from their website. It's only four bucks, free shipping! I was so surprised when I tried it out. This cheap little thing beats every snark out there. I first used it on my five string and it picked up the low B no problem. It can even pick up lower tunings. Compared to the snark, it responded to pitches twice as quick. It also has a very bright display and different settings for instruments, and chromatic tuning. I use it for my guitar, bass, sax and brass instruments. Go on Reverb and get one, or two!
I've an Ibanez GU40 tuner that can't find F so I never really use it for anything except standard tuning...
doesn't matter what tuner it is,as long as it is the same tuner that everyone else uses too.
Seriously,if you all use your own tuner there will be ONE of you that will be out of tune with the rest.
Personally I don't think the clipons are as accurate as my Polytune 2
Seriously,if you all use your own tuner there will be ONE of you that will be out of tune with the rest.
Personally I don't think the clipons are as accurate as my Polytune 2
most studios should have the conn I would think,if not just use a hand held korg...
Any studio worth it's salt will have a decent tuner that can be patched to anywhere such that everyone can and should use...
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I use my Boss TU-12H too for the studio, as well as setup work as the needle is great for setting intonation.
Hahaha I guess there's interest. Or we love TB that much that we want to discuss every topic that comes to mind.
I've noticed this in my own bands and personal experience. If my eventide H9 is my standard I can tune to it's A440hz easy. My Line6 M9 is usually 3-5 cents sharper. My Zoom B3 is useless for fine tuning. My Zoom MS60-b is better, but also a bit sharper than the eventide. My iPhone Cleartune app is better than the Zooms, but not better than the Line6. I blame that on the iPhone speaker.
I would rather the whole band tune to a weak tuner than everyone tune to their own idea of the best tuner.
I don't care what tuner it is, as long as everybody uses the same one and any fixed tuning instruments (piano, organ, etc.) in use are checked against it.
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Not to be intentionally obtuse, but I have never really been satisfied with any electronic tuner, although admittedly I have never tried a *really* nice one.
Fortunately, I do have a pretty decent ear, and can tune a bass to within a couple cents of standard offhand, then double-check and temper with our guitarist, who tunes obsessively. In my (upright bass) shop, I still use an old A tuning fork.
It's interesting to see what other folks are using.
Fortunately, I do have a pretty decent ear, and can tune a bass to within a couple cents of standard offhand, then double-check and temper with our guitarist, who tunes obsessively. In my (upright bass) shop, I still use an old A tuning fork.
It's interesting to see what other folks are using.
I went to the abby roads studio web site. The equipment looked pretty modern. But I agree with your point on microphones. There are some older mics that aren't made today that are great. My fav is the AKG D12E. I don't know why they stopped making that mic.
"Constantly / consistently check and re-check your tuning between takes." That's exactly what I did
That part I get. I like the idea of the Snark, just can't wrap my mind around them to trust it. Looking into the Pitch Black or the TC Electronics Poly Tune, but that then would mean 2 new cables as well.
I am kind of a freak like that. The 2 cables from the bass to the tuner and tuner to board would have to match which would mean another $60+ (or so) since I only use George L's.
I am kind of a freak like that. The 2 cables from the bass to the tuner and tuner to board would have to match which would mean another $60+ (or so) since I only use George L's.
