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For over 75 years, Peterson has been trusted by some of the biggest names on stage and in the studio as the standard in tuning precision. The StroboStomp Mini™ delivers the unmatched 0.1 cent tuning accuracy of all authentic Peterson Strobe Tuners in a mini pedal tuner format. Featuring a high-definition LCD strobe display with variable LED color backlight, your instruments will never sound more in tune. A pop-less true bypass mode and a buffered output mode place you in command of your precious tone without compromise. With over 80 exclusive Sweetened Tunings® and Guided Tunings on-board, you'll be able to dial in your sound and tune like the pros!

We designed StroboStomp Mini around the most requested features from our customers: a mini form factor, and top mounted jacks. We felt there could be no concessions in StroboStomp Mini. Users will find everything they love about StroboStomp HD in StroboStomp Mini, pop-less true bypass, pure buffer, always-on Monitor Mode, transposition, adjustable concert A reference, as well as a few new features like Power Up Mute State not yet available on StroboStomp HD. As with all our tuners, StroboStomp Mini adheres to our 0.1 cents standard of tuning accuracy. StroboStomp Mini is everything you need in a pedal tuner; shrunk down to less than half the size of StroboStomp HD.

Mini Pedal Form Factor | Peterson Strobe Tuners

Mini Pedal Form Factor

Size matters. StroboStomp Mini includes all the fantastic tuning power you have come to love, in a teeny tiny living space.

With its HD display, StroboStomp Mini is accurate to 1/10th of 1 cent, includes over 80 Sweetened and Guided Tunings, has adjustable Concert A Reference from 390Hz - 490Hz, and includes Transposition settings from -5 - +6 half steps.

Top Mounted Jacks | Peterson Strobe Tuners

Top Mounted Jacks

You asked. We listened.

We take customer feedback seriously. Our most requested feature is top mounted jacks. StroboStomp Mini utilizes top mounted jacks to make its small footprint even more useful. StroboStomp Mini will fit on even the most crowded pedalboard.

We All See Color Differently | Peterson Strobe Tuners

We All See Color Differently

The LCD display on the StroboStomp Mini is easy to see in bright lighting conditions but the LED backlight color is user-adjustable to suit your particular viewing preference.

Globally change the display color for all functions or choose to associate colors with specific tunings for easy and quick identification at the gig.

Create custom colors on Peterson Connect or use any of the 10 preset colors to organize your preset tuning list.

We All See Color Differently | Peterson Strobe Tuners

We All See Color Differently

The LCD display on the StroboStomp Mini is easy to see in bright lighting conditions but the LED backlight color is user-adjustable to suit your particular viewing preference.

Globally change the display color for all functions or choose to associate colors with specific tunings for easy and quick identification at the gig.

Create custom colors on Peterson Connect or use any of the 10 preset colors to organize your preset tuning list.

Pure Buffer Mode Operation | Peterson Strobe Tuners

Pure Buffer Mode Operation

Does your love for effect-driven musical chaos require a massive pedal board? Need that XL cable for jumping off the stack during your face melting solo?

No problem.

The StroboStomp Mini features a PURE buffer mode to preserve the sonic clarity of your axe while enabling you to run a collection of pedals and long cable lengths without compromise.

100% Pop-less True Bypass | Peterson Strobe Tuners

100% Pop-less True Bypass

We've redesigned and greatly improved the way incoming signal was handled in true-bypass mode to deliver a perfectly silent experience when muting your signal.

A dual relay circuit effectively bleeds out any incoming signal before powering the tuner down resulting in a silent transition without affecting tone quality.

Always-on Monitor Mode | Peterson Strobe Tuners

Always-on Monitor Mode

Want to see your tuning without having to mute? Need to check your intonation on the fly on fretless? With our Always-on Monitor Mode you can do just that.

Monitor Mode allows you to see the Tune Screen at all times, without needing to mute the signal. It also engages our buffer to combat tone-sucking of long cable runs. Of course, you can still mute your signal in Monitor Mode to tune silently.

Can We Go Outside and Play Now? | Peterson Strobe Tuners

Can We Go Outside and Play Now?

The multi-color display on the StroboStomp Mini is easy to see - even in direct sunlight!

The strobe image and note name appear monochromatic in direct sunlight making it very easy to view what is going on with your tuning when playing outdoors.

You Have The Power | Peterson Strobe Tuners

You Have The Power

You also have options!

StroboStomp Mini can be powered by either a 9VDC negative center pin adapter or USB-C bus power.

Default

EQU
Standard chromatic tuning/Equal temperament suitable for regular or alternate tuning, 100 cent intervals - no Sweetening.

Guitar & Bass

GTR
Designed for use with guitars tuned to standard EADGBE.
ACU
Designed for use with acoustic guitars tuned to standard EADGBE.
dAd
Peterson Sweetened tuning for acoustic guitar
12S
Peterson Sweetened tuning for 12 string guitars with regard to the string courses.
BRT
Peterson Sweetened tuning for baritone guitars.
7ST
Peterson Sweetened tuning for seven string guitars.
bAS
Designed for use with basses tuned to standard EADG and BEADG.
BSn
Guided Tuning for Bass
GTn
Guided Tuning for 6 & 7 string guitars
TH1
Thidell Guitar Formula 1 Open Strings 6 String Guitar.
CLA
Peterson Classical Guitar Sweetener
FLA
Peterson Flamenco Por Arriba
FLM
Peterson Flamenco Por Medio
EVH
Eddie van Halen Tuning
TB1
Thidell Formula 1 for True Temperament Bass
TLT
Thidell Formula 1 Low Tune

Buzz Feiten

bFN
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for classical guitar
MTb
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for Michael Tobias Design (MTD) 4 & 5 String Bass
BFA
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for acoustic guitar
BF7
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for 7-String electric guitars
MT6
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for Michael Tobias Design (MTD) 6 string Bass
MT7
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for Michael Tobias Design (MTD) 7 String Bass
BFE
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for electric guitar
BFB
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for electric bass guitar
BF12
Buzz Feiten Tuning System for 12 String Guitar

Bluegrass

dbO
Peterson Combination Sweetened Tuning for Dobro
FDL
Peterson Sweetened Fiddle Tuning
dbH
Peterson Combination Sweetened Tuning for Dobro
BJO
Peterson Sweetened Tuning for 5 String Banjo
MAN
Peterson Mandolin Family Sweetener

World

SIT
Sitar (pure intervals)
OUD
Oud (pure intervals).
UKE
Peterson Ukulele Sweetener

Guided Standard Tunings ( String Numbers )

CS
C Standard Tuning - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar
STD
E Standard Tuning - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar
EFS
E Flat Standard Tuning - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar
dS
D Standard - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar
CSS
C Sharp Standard/D Flat Standard Tuning
bS
B Standard Tuning for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar
bFS
B Flat Standard Tuning - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar
AS
A Standard Tuning - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar
AFS
A Flat Standard Tuning - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar
GS
G Standard Tuning - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar
FSS
F Sharp Standard Tuning - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar
FS
F Standard Tuning for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar
BVI
Fender Bass VI Tuning
BT1
Baritone Guitar (B Standard Tuning)
BT2
Baritone Guitar (A Standard Tuning)
TRZ
Terz Guitar Tuning

Guided Drop Tunings ( String Numbers )

DD
Drop D Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
ddd
Double Drop D Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
dCS
Drop C Sharp Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
dC
Drop C Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
db
Drop B Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
dBF
Drop B Flat Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
dA
Drop A Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
dA7
Drop A Tuning - for 7 string guitar
dAF
Drop A Flat Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
dG
Drop G Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
dFS
Drop F Sharp Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
dF
Drop F Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
dE
Drop E Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
dE8
Drop E Tuning - for 8 String Guitar
b7S
Baritone Tuning - for 7 String Guitar
A7S
Alt Drop A Baritone Tuning - for 7 String Guitar

Guided Open Tunings ( String Numbers )

OPC
Open C Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
OPD
Open D Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
OPE
Open E Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
OPF
Open F Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
OPG
Open G Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
OPA
Open A Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
OPB
Open B Tuning - for 6 String Guitar

Guided Minor/Crossnote Tunings ( String Numbers )

OCM
Open C Minor Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
ODM
Open D Minor Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
OEM
Open E Minor Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
OFM
Open F Minor Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
OGM
Open G Minor Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
OAM
Open A Minor Tuning - for 6 String Guitar
OBM
Open B Minor Tuning - for 6 String Guitar

Compare to Sweetened Tunings offered in other products.

Power Supply: 9VDC Negative Center Pin / USB-C Bus

DI: No

Peterson Connect Compatible: Yes

Note Range: C0 - A#8

Note Selection: Automatic

Firmware Updateable: Yes

Guided Tunings: Yes

Multi-Color Display: Yes

Buffered Mode: Yes

True Bypass: Yes

Form Factor: Pedal / Floor

Accuracy: 0.1 Cents

Display Type: LCD w/ LED Backlight

Display Resolution: 224 Strobe Segments

Construction: Stainless Steel

Product Dimensions LxWxH: 94mm x 46mm x 33.5mm ( without switch )

Product Weight: .0.56lb (8.9oz)

USB Port: Yes

USB Type: Type C

Rechargeable: No

Battery Type: None

Power: 9VDC 85mA (Nominal)

Power Out: None

Built-In Microphone: No

Built-In Speaker: No

Headphone Jack: No

Inputs: 1/4" Mono

Outputs: 1/4" Mono

Mute-able Output: Yes

Concert A Range: 390Hz to 490Hz

Transposition Range: -6 to +5

Frequency Response Range: 16.35Hz to 7302Hz

Warranty: 2 Years

Sweetened Tunings: Over 80

User Presets: Unlimited

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By John Andersen on Wednesday, October 4, 2023

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Plays 6-String Electric Guitar, 6-String Acoustic Guitar, Dobro® / Resonator Guitar
I put together a smaller board & needed a tuner & settled on the Mini!
PERFECT CHOICE…. Bravo Peterson
Fast, Accurate & easy to read on stage.
Took me a minute to figure out how to select the main setting that met my needs out of the 3 options, but I got there … LOL!
Next ….. I’m replacing my TU3 with its bigger brother on my main board.

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By Khantipol Kasemsant on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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Plays 6-String Electric Guitar

By Bobby Mckee on Sunday, October 1, 2023

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Plays 6-String Electric Guitar, Mandolin, 4 String Bass, 6-String Acoustic Guitar, Dobro® / Resonator Guitar
It’s great! Used it on my gig yesterday and it tuned my guitars better than ever. Especially love that I could see it in the bright sun beating down on me. Love it, thanks!

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By Chris White on Friday, September 29, 2023

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Plays 6-String Acoustic Guitar
I've used LOTS of tuners, mostly clip-on. They all work OK but most are not great. I even have Peterson clip-on that I bought before I purchased this Strobo-stomp Mini and it was the best, by far, of all the clip-ons. So, why did I buy a Strobo-stomp mini if I already had a Strobo-Clip? The clip-on is great if you mostly play unplugged acoustic guitars and you don't gig (which described me until recently as I thought my gigging days were over). But I find myself in a band again and playing electric guitar a little over half of the time. So the Strobo-stomp Mini makes more sense now. It's small enough to squeeze onto my pedalboard and it works perfectly. Summary: if you play mostly unplugged, get the clip. If you mostly play plugged-in, get the stomp.

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By Janne Laamanen on Thursday, September 28, 2023

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By Melinda Hamilton on Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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There is no other.

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By Jeremy on Sunday, September 24, 2023
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Plays 5 String Bass

By Donald Gravelyn on Friday, September 22, 2023

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Plays 6-String Electric Guitar
I used an old mechanical peterson strobe way back in high school and I've seen Metallica use one in their documentary. I should have realized what a necessity this really is. After intonating a couple of my guitars I'm sold. I've even purchased other Peterson strobe products because you're never going to get the results without one.

Don Gravelyn

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By Scott on Thursday, September 21, 2023

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Plays 6-String Electric Guitar, Mandolin, 6-String Acoustic Guitar, Dobro® / Resonator Guitar, 6 String Lap Steel, 8 String Lap Steel
Best tuners on the planet

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By Bert Cantu on Monday, September 18, 2023

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Plays 6-String Electric Guitar, 4 String Bass, 6-String Acoustic Guitar, 5 String Bass, 6 String Bass

Does my StroboStomp Mini require calibration?

Generally, your StroboStomp Mini will not require calibration and should remain perfectly accurate if it has not been damaged.

Unlike more modern Peterson strobes, legacy models such as the Peterson 400, 420, 450 and 700 do require occasional calibration.

If you require service, please open a support ticket and return the tuner for repair.

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I want to power my tuner via USB. What power supplies are available with USB power output?

Many pedalboard power supplies are now including 5v USB power output. Below is a partial list of power supplies with 5v USB output.

  • CIOKS DC7
  • CIOKS 8
  • Fender Engine Room LVL8
  • Fender Engine Room LVL12
  • Rockboard ISO Power Block V16
  • Mission Engineering 529 USB Pedal Power Supply
  • Mission Engineering 529i Recharge
  • Gator GTR-PWR-12
  • Joyo JP-05 Power Supply 5
  • Onstage PS1000
  • Lotkey Power Supply Portable 7
  • Pedal Tank Pocket DC

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What power supplies can be used with my Peterson Pedal Tuner? ( StroboStomp 1 & 2, Stomp Classic & StroboStomp HD/LE/Mini )

9VDC - Regulated - Center negative - At least 85mA

Partial list of regulated power supplies:

  • Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 (Eight isolated 9VDC 100mA regulated outputs)
  • Dunlop DCB-10 DC Brick (10 outputs)
  • Visual Sound 1-Spot (9V fully regulated output)
  • Carl Martin Big John 9v Power Supply (Seven 9VDC outputs 600mA total)
  • Sanyo Pedal Juice
  • T-Rex Fuel Tank
  • Godlyke PA9 Power All (9V 800mA regulated output)
  • Boss PSA120 adapter (9V 200mA regulated)
DO NOT use the Boss ACA120 Unregulated power supply! Boss ACA, Danelectro DA1, RadioShack, etc., do not have a voltage regulator and are not suitable.

As always with any pedal, be careful - check voltage ( 9V regulated ) & polarity (positive barrel-negative inner sleeve) first and don't overload the power supply's ampere rating by daisy chaining too many pedals from a single supply.

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How do I read a strobe display?

Basically, the strobe image appears to travel to the left if your instrument is flat of the desired pitch and to the right if it is sharp. On earlier models such as the StroboStomp 1, StroboStomp 2, VS-1, VS-II and V-SAM, the strobe image travels upward if your instrument is sharp and downward if your instrument is flat of the desired pitch.

Adjust your instrument until the pattern is as close to still as possible. Strobe displays are 'real-time' and extremely precise. They require very fine tuning adjustments to stop the display because the frequency/pitch of any instrument is never totally stable.

You'll quickly learn to read the display, make the most precise adjustments and appreciate the high resolution that only a Peterson provides.

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Peterson Connect does not detect my StroboStomp Mini in Linux environment.

Chrome needs access to /dev/hidraw*, so either set "chmod a+rw /dev/hidraw*" or start chrome as root with the --no-sandbox option

*Some Ubuntu based distros do not allow running Chrome as root with the --no-sandbox option enabled. -Running as root without --no-sandbox is not supported. See https://crbug.com/638180. You can however run Chromium as a normal user and invoke that option.

Some users have reprted a fix by adding a new udev rule as follows: KERNEL=="hidraw*", SUBSYSTEM=="hidraw", MODE="0664", GROUP="plugdev", ATTRS{idVendor}=="2368", ATTRS{idProduct}=="*SEE BELOW"

* Some Peterson products operate in two different modes with individual product id's for firmware update operations. Multiple rules may need to be created. Here is the list of Peterson USB product ID's

idProduct =

Stomp Classic = 8002
StroboPLUS HD = 0003
StroboPLUS HD Firmware Mode = 8003
StroboClip HD = 8004
StroboStomp HD = 8005
StroboPLUS HDC = 0006
StroboPLUS HDC Firmware Mode = 8006

If there is trouble connecting or reconnecting as a product is switching modes, ex: StroboPLUS HDC product id 0006 to StroboPLUS HDC Firmware Mode 8006 run the command:

"sudo chmod a+rw /dev/hidraw*"

This command will solve any "waiting on user input" or if the update button in Peterson Connect is unresponsive. The command may need to be executed more than once.

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StroboStomp Mini Version 1.0.07

Friday, August 18, 2023 8:03:00 PM EDT

  • Fixes alternate strobe patterns in Peterson Connect
  • Various Bug Fixes

StroboStomp Mini Version 1.0.06

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 4:45:00 PM EDT

  • Preserves Output Mode, Mute Power-Up State and Play Preset after User Config Update
  • Various Bug Fixes

StroboStomp Mini Version 1.0.05

Friday, March 24, 2023 3:31:00 PM EDT

StroboStomp Mini Version 1.0.04

Saturday, February 25, 2023 12:51:00 PM EST

  • Official Pilot Release

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