supabock Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Hi all, I'm looking for a tuner which has a mute facility to tune in live situations so I am comparing something like the Boss TU2 and Korg DTR 100 or 200 rack versions. I've not really been a great fan of foot pedals but the TU2 appears to be a favourite amongst many players, but I also have available rack space for a tuner. I use both 5 string fretted and fretless Wal bases so I am assuming both tuners will be suitable. Anyone experience any issues with signal loss using either of these tuners when they are not in tuning mode, or noise or generally anything I should be aware of before I start getting the cash out?? Quote
Skybone Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Korg DT10 or Korg Pitchblack pedals? Both are chromatic pedal type tuners, and have a good range of functions for other alternate tunings. The DT10's built like the proverbial brick outhouse too. Quote
supabock Posted April 23, 2009 Author Posted April 23, 2009 [quote name='Skybone' post='470493' date='Apr 23 2009, 11:15 AM']Korg DT10 or Korg Pitchblack pedals? Both are chromatic pedal type tuners, and have a good range of functions for other alternate tunings. The DT10's built like the proverbial brick outhouse too. [/quote] Thanks for that!! Ive also found some other threads which are pretty interesting about the comparisons of signal loss etc. Quote
johnnylager Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 I have a TU-2 and I've just moved it to the end of my chain as it really messed with me EHX BassBalls when it was in front of it. Quote
supabock Posted April 23, 2009 Author Posted April 23, 2009 [quote name='johnnylager' post='470792' date='Apr 23 2009, 02:42 PM']I have a TU-2 and I've just moved it to the end of my chain as it really messed with me EHX BassBalls when it was in front of it.[/quote] Thanks, and I've just been playing catch up on your previous feeds on this, and as i will only be using a tuner at this stage and no other effects, just straight into my EBS rig I think i should be fine. I was more worried about if there was a direct preference at the end of the day as to which tuner would be best, or is it a personal thing? Quote
dannybuoy Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 If you go for a pedal tuner, the Korg Pitchblack owns. It's true bypass too, so it won't mess with your tone. Quote
john_the_bass Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Pitchblack - I had two TU-2s on two boards and I've got rid of them for a Pitchblack - much better, quicker to track and more accurate IMO. Quote
Lifer Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 Had no problems with my TU-2, find it's more accurate on strobe mode. Built like a tank, the only way I'd need another tuner is if this got half inched. To replace it? A TU-2! Quote
supabock Posted April 28, 2009 Author Posted April 28, 2009 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='472371' date='Apr 25 2009, 08:31 PM']TU-1000?[/quote] I think its going to have to be the Pitchblack, and have to say its reasonably priced also Quote
Thunderthumbs Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 Interesting pedal (Turbo Tuner ST-200) Quote
cheddatom Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='474223' date='Apr 28 2009, 02:18 PM']Check the Tu1000 too...[/quote] Nice! It's the same idea as my rack tuner on the pedal board - nice and wide display but on the floor. Quote
john_the_bass Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 There's a whole section on tuners in the latest Performing Musician magazine. Quote
iamapirate Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 The TU2 is great except when you have it on bypass, you'd expect that pressing it would mute the signal, right? wrong. That's why you would also need a mute pedal for you to use it live in bypass mode. Quote
Mr. Foxen Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 [quote name='iamapirate' post='475334' date='Apr 29 2009, 06:25 PM']The TU2 is great except when you have it on bypass, you'd expect that pressing it would mute the signal, right? wrong. That's why you would also need a mute pedal for you to use it live in bypass mode.[/quote] You do know you can just plug into the other socket right? Either way they are both buffered, one mutes and one doesn't. Quote
iamapirate Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 yeah, yeah I know that lol. But the problem is that if you have it on bypass mode, then there is no way of muting it from the pedal. Which IMO is stuuuuuuupid. I want to see if I'm out of tune whilest playing, and then be able to silently tune up inbetween somgs... do I made my own seperate mute (or 'moot' as I call it) pedal Quote
Mr. Foxen Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 [quote name='iamapirate' post='476197' date='Apr 30 2009, 05:16 PM']yeah, yeah I know that lol. But the problem is that if you have it on bypass mode, then there is no way of muting it from the pedal. Which IMO is stuuuuuuupid. I want to see if I'm out of tune whilest playing, and then be able to silently tune up inbetween somgs... do I made my own seperate mute (or 'moot' as I call it) pedal[/quote] Hear if you are out of tune whilst playing, see to get it right again quickly. My current problem is it only mutes one pickup from my dual outputs. Quote
iamapirate Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 I could make you a mute pedal if you want Quote
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