Is this tuner suitable for tuning Pianos? I didn't see any mention of the range it covers.
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It appears the StroboPlus HD tuner may be used to tune an acoustic piano. It has a built in microphone. It's range is 16Hz to 8000Hz, which is greater than the range of the piano which is 27.5Hz (A0) to 4186Hz (C8).Under a small section on piano tuning the manual states: " Do not attempt without having basic tuning skills and technique. Learn the correct use of mutes and a tuning hammer before attempting to tune your piano, if in doubt, consult a qualified piano technician."
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I purchased it to use for tuning pianos and am taking a course in piano tuning. There are stretch tuning settings for vertical and grand pianos in the unit. I do like the tuner and it works well while you are tuning in the middle of the piano. It does not pick up the extreme ends on the piano (at least without an accessory microphone), which is not a big deal as you can use tuned notes to reference these notes. I do really like the strobe on the unit and have found it to work well for me so far. I was however disappointed to find out that the tuner does not register the measurement of cents of the tone you are playing. In order to find out how many cents out of tune you are, you need to play the tone on the instrument and then manually match the tone with the tuner. The bottom line to me is that for the money I feel it is a good buy. If you have more capital, you might want to look at some of the available software for netbook, tablet or cell phone or look at some of the specific piano tuners.
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Hi, Unfortunately I do not know. I purchased it expressly to do guitar work. It does have a mic so I would think it would do fine. However. I believe it may be more suited to stringed instruments. that is a question best answered by Peterson. I am sure if this is not the right tuner for you, that they make something high quality and geared specifically for you.
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I asked tech support the same. It will work fine but the extreme ranges may prove challenging.
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It claims a frequency response from 16 Hz to 8KHz. The pianos 88 keys range from 27.5 Hz to 4.186 KHz. Therefore, it "should" be capable. I like Mr. Mustang's response about the external mic. For my normal usage, I'm piping the signal directly into the StroboPlus via signal cable, so I can't speak to the accuracy or gain provided by the external speaker. You're may have challenges at the ends of the spectrum due to Nyquist limitations.
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Ehhh. Plug it in and see what happens? I don't think you would hurt anything. It wouldn't work the way a piano's sustain pedal works, but maybe you'll like the way it sounds. Or not.
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This is great for my flute that goes from C-4 (Middle C) to C-7, or 3 octaves. It will play a note for tuning showing the octave numbers from C-4 to C-7, but when I play a note on my flute, it tells me if I am flat or sharp, and shows the note, but not the octave. It is complicated to explain. It is great for flute, but I would not buy it for a piano. You should check with Borg, or somewhere that sells pianos and/or tuners. It did show sharp or flat below C-4 and above C-7 on the piano, but the directions indicate you can't rely on those readings.
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Absolutely. I play a 5-string bass and it is the best tuner I have ever used. You can even use it to check the harmonics to see if they need adjusted. It will display any note that you strike fretted or open and some if it is in tune. Also it is the best mute switch I have used. No poping noise when pressing the footswitch. You will love it.
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Great product for the money..but it does have limitations at that price point..I have not experienced that issue..I have downloaded a free app on my android called gStrings that is a great tool for piano tuning (I use both the Korg and the app to get a good tuning and reference)Something may be wrong with your particular ot-120
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I think it is the Octave with Middle C. I could be wrong. I tune mine with the standard GCEA combo on the piano. Don't know if that helps at all, but that's my guess. You can tune it up and down if you want as well...
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I don't know! I do not play piano! I can say this, the peterson strobeplus is the best tuner money can buy, it is a litte pricey, comes under the heading of you get what you pay for! Rosalie you can call them at 1-708-388-3311. Located in alsip il! Hope this helps! Good luck!!!
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geogeorge1971 is correct. Follow his instructions to "fine-tune" the piano. Be advised that the tuning range is very small: 1/2-step above or below, using 99 increments in each direction. Net result: you can only tune it up 1/2 step or down 1/2 step, and the increments are quite small (~1/100 of a 1/2-step). In other words, you'll probably need to change the tuning by several increments to notice any change of pitch at all. Of course, this feature is not useful for changing the main tuning of the device; e.g., changing the tuning so you can play, say, in the key of C and have the piano actually emit sound in the key of G. geogeorge1971 is correct. Follow his instructions to "fine-tune" the piano. Be advised that the tuning range is very small: 1/2-step above or below, using 99 increments in each direction. Net result: you can only tune it up 1/2 step or down 1/2 step, and the increments are quite small (~1/100 of a 1/2-step). In other words, you'll probably need to change the tuning by several increments to notice any change of pitch at all. Of course, this feature is not useful for changing the main tuning of the device; e.g., changing the tuning so you can play, say, in the key of C and have the... » Read More geogeorge1971 is correct. Follow his instructions to "fine-tune" the piano. Be advised that the tuning range is very small: 1/2-step above or below, using 99 increments in each direction. Net result: you can only tune it up 1/2 step or down 1/2 step, and the increments are quite small (~1/100 of a 1/2-step). In other words, you'll probably need to change the tuning by several increments to notice any change of pitch at all. Of course, this feature is not useful for changing the main tuning of the device; e.g., changing the tuning so you can play, say, in the key of C and have the piano actually emit sound in the key of G. « Show Less
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Hello. It would work on any instrument. It will give you the note of the string you pick, and tell you how flat or sharp the tuning is. It is very accurate.Take care.
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Hi Rosalie, I am not a piano tuning expert, but I believe piano tuning technicians use strobe tuners to get the strings generally in tune. After that, the scale is "tempered" by ear, which very slightly lowers or raises certain strings so that chords will sound "in tune" but are not technically exact. I believe this tuner is one of the best on the market for accurate tuning, i would not guarentee a piano will sound perfect if every string was tuned exactly to this, or any tuner. So, I must say that I can't really say yes or no. I'm sorry. That's as much as I know about it. I highly recommend for guitar, harp or instrument scale that does not require tempering. Good luck! Hi Rosalie, I am not a piano tuning expert, but I believe piano tuning technicians use strobe tuners to get the strings generally in tune. After that, the scale is "tempered" by ear, which very slightly lowers or raises certain strings so that chords will sound "in tune" but are not technically exact. I believe this tuner is one of the best on the market for accurate tuning, i would not guarentee a piano will sound perfect if every string was tuned exactly to this, or any tuner. So, I must say that I can't really say yes or no. I'm sorry. That's as much as I know... » Read More Hi Rosalie, I am not a piano tuning expert, but I believe piano tuning technicians use strobe tuners to get the strings generally in tune. After that, the scale is "tempered" by ear, which very slightly lowers or raises certain strings so that chords will sound "in tune" but are not technically exact. I believe this tuner is one of the best on the market for accurate tuning, i would not guarentee a piano will sound perfect if every string was tuned exactly to this, or any tuner. So, I must say that I can't really say yes or no. I'm sorry. That's as much as I know about it. I highly recommend for guitar, harp or instrument scale that does not require tempering. Good luck! « Show Less
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I don't know all of the factors that go into piano tuning, but this tuner uses a built-in microphone that takes the incoming tone, identifies the note that it is closest to, and then tells how many cents it is away from A440. It allows you to make adjustments to the pitch also (i.e., instead of A440). It is a very sensitive and the best tuner I have used for acoustic guitars.
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This wire can be used for a Single note on some pianos. You have to measure the diameter of the wire and compare them. The lower notes have additional wire wrapped around them and this wire will not work unless you happen to have the means to perform the wrapping.
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As DS-1H is Korg, it should work without any extra configuration. I have a different model of keyboard, but I think, your piano must have a Global settings or something similar. There you can find the damper pedal configuration. Select the right polarity to have the correct response. I hope it helps.
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It will tune to whatever the nearest note is- no issues with only detecting EADGBe. If you want to detune your 6th string to a D for instance, just detune it until the tuner picks up the tone as a D. My band plays tuned down a half step and it's very simple- great tuner.
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Is it fixed? Bit of a typo on your question I think you missed the "d". If that is what you meant it does unscrew at the base of the sphere, however I have tuned 3 pianos from a 1923 baby grand Brambach to a 1963 Cable upright and it has work great on all of them. It's got a star shaped slot that is quasi-universal. It does telescope as well however if THATS what you meant. Hope I didn't sound too pretentious and I could help. The kit overall is great quality. The best for the money that I could find. If you are just starting out the only other thing you may want is a couple more wedge mutes (although they aren't really all that necessary). And a good book. "Piano Servicing, Tuning, and Rebuilding" by Arthur A. Reblitz is a fantastic resource with just about everything you need to know, then some. There are also great practice exercises for the beginning tuner.
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I just went and tried it on my piano. Recognized all octaves just fine. However, in the bottom octave and the top octave, I had to play the note pretty hard to get a reading. Not sure if it is loosing accuracy on the extremes, my piano is in need of tuning. No octave number. It shows the note and if it is sharp or flat. Also shows the Hz. It has a tuner option and a metronome option. Both can be used simultaneously.
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The pitchblack is not going to work well. You really need a tuner that displays frequency in Hz. And you might need to know a little something about equal temperament to get the best results. http://howtotuneapiano.com/blog/tuning-a-piano-with-an-electronic-tuner/