StroboVUE

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Compact pedalboard tuner with buffered output. Variable color, LED backlight for maximum visibility in any setting and total personalized control.

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Best Peterson Yet!!!!

Best pedal on my board!!! Perfect fit, easy to use, see and with a Cioks DC7 it can be powered by the USB output. I have owned 4 different Peterson tuners and each one is better than the last. I use this off a tuner out on a W/D/W junction box from Goodwood Audio and it’s just a perfect marriage.

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StroboVUE boasts a high-definition LCD screen with a variable-color LED backlight. The user-selectable colors can be customized for personal preference or optimized for visibility in different ambient lighting conditions. Colors can also be assigned to stock or user presets, reducing menu navigation time and providing greater confidence when tuning on stage.

StroboVUE incorporates an Always-On Buffered Output, designed to boost instrument signal and prevent tone loss in signal chains with multiple low-impedance pedals or long cable runs. Its buffered output mode preserves sonic quality across the entire instrument range, keeping your tone intact.

With over 100 exclusive Sweetened Tunings™ and numbered Guided Tuning presets, StroboVUE supports a wide variety of instruments and playing styles. Sweetened Tunings, exclusive to Peterson, are designed to correct inherent tuning issues found in many instruments. Guided Tunings display numeric string values instead of traditional note names, ensuring intuitive, accurate, and fast re-tuning for open and alternative tunings. These were created for both beginners exploring alternate tunings and experienced players who switch tunings frequently. Numerically expressed scales are also included.

Top-Mounted Jacks

Power, USB, and Input/Output jacks are all conveniently placed on the top of the StroboVUE. This space-saving design maximizes pedalboard real estate and makes setup easier, even on the most crowded boards.

We All VUE Color Differently

The LCD display on the StroboVUE 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 Buffered Output

Running a large pedalboard or extended cable lengths can sap your tone.

StroboVUE solves this with its Pure Buffer circuit, designed to maintain signal integrity from guitar to amp. By preserving high-end detail and preventing signal loss, the Pure Buffer ensures your sound remains transparent, consistent, and true.

Angled Enclosure

The StroboVUE features a precision-designed angled enclosure that keeps the display easy to read from a standing or seated position.

Whether you are on stage or in the studio, the viewing angle ensures clear visibility, making tuning fast and effortless.

Available Sweetened Tunings ( 135 )

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.

CLA

Peterson Classical Guitar Sweetener

FLA

Peterson Flamenco Por Arriba

FLM

Peterson Flamenco Por Medio

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.

EVH

Eddie van Halen Tuning

TH1

Thidell Guitar Formula 1 Open Strings 6 String Guitar.

TB1

Thidell Formula 1 for True Temperament Bass

TLT

Thidell Formula 1 Low Tune

BSn

Guided Tuning for Bass

GTn

Guided Tuning for 6 & 7 string guitars

Buzz Feiten

BFE

Buzz Feiten Tuning System for electric guitar

BFB

Buzz Feiten Tuning System for electric bass guitar

BFA

Buzz Feiten Tuning System for acoustic guitar

BF12

Buzz Feiten Tuning System for 12 String Guitar

BF7

Buzz Feiten Tuning System for 7-String electric guitars

bFN

Buzz Feiten Tuning System for classical guitar

MTb

Buzz Feiten Tuning System for Michael Tobias Design (MTD) 4 & 5 String Bass

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

Steel Guitar

SE9

Peterson Pedal Steel Guitar Sweetened Tuning for 10 string pedal steel in E9 tuning.

SP9

Peterson Pedal Steel Guitar Sweetened Tuning for lever and pedal settings in E9 tuning.

SC6

Peterson Pedal Steel Guitar Sweetened Tuning for 10 string pedal steel in C6 tuning.

SP6

Peterson Pedal Steel Guitar Sweetened Tuning for 10 string pedal steel in C6 tuning.

OE9

Peterson E9 Pedal Steel Guitar Sweetened Tuning for the Open Strings

OP9

Peterson E9 Pedal Steel Guitar Sweetened Tuning for the Pedals & Levers

EM9

Peterson Emmons Style E9 Sweetener for pedal steel guitar.

EP9

Peterson Emmons Style E9 Sweetener for pedal steel guitar.

EM6

Peterson Emmons Style C6 Sweetener for pedal steel guitar.

EP6

Peterson Emmons Style C6 Sweetener for pedal steel guitar.

U12

Peterson Pedal Steel Guitar Sweetened Tuning for 12 string universal pedal steel guitar in E9/B6 tuning.

P12

Peterson Sweetened Tuning for 12 string universal pedal steel guitar in E9/B6 tuning.

SH9

Sid Hudson's Sweetened Tuning for 10 string pedal steel in E9 tuning.

SH6

Sid Hudson's Sweetened Tuning for 10 string pedal steel in C6 tuning.

SPK

Sneaky Pete Kleinow's B6 Pedal Steel Tuning - Eight String Pedal Steel Guitar

LA6

Peterson A6 Sweetener for Lap Steel Guitar.

LC6

Peterson C6 Sweetener for Lap Steel Guitar.

LE6

Peterson E6 Sweetened Tuning for Lap Steel Guitar

LE7

Peterson E7 Sweetener for Lap Steel Guitar

E13

Peterson Lap Steel Sweetener

Bluegrass

dbO

Peterson Combination Sweetened Tuning for Dobro

dbH

Peterson Combination Sweetened Tuning for Dobro

FDL

Peterson Sweetened Fiddle Tuning

BJO

Peterson Sweetened Tuning for 5 String Banjo

MAN

Peterson Mandolin Family Sweetener

Misc. Instruments

TBO

Peterson Tenor Banjo Sweetener

Orchestral

VLN

Peterson Violin Sweetener

VLA

Peterson Viola Sweetener

CLO

Peterson Cello Sweetener

Harp

HP2

Peterson Lever Harp Sweetener

Historic Temperaments

JMI

Just Major Intonation

JME

Just Minor Intonation

6MT

1/6th Comma Meantone - A-based

World

UKE

Peterson Ukulele Sweetener

SIT

Sitar (pure intervals)

OUD

Oud (pure intervals).

Guided Standard Tunings ( String Numbers )

STD

E Standard Tuning - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar

EFS

E Flat Standard Tuning - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar

D Standard - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar

CSS

C Sharp Standard/D Flat Standard Tuning

C Standard Tuning - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar

B Standard Tuning for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar

bFS

B Flat Standard Tuning - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar

A Standard Tuning - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar

AFS

A Flat Standard Tuning - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar

G Standard Tuning - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar

FSS

F Sharp Standard Tuning - for 6, 7, 8 & 9-String Guitar

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 )

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

Drop C Tuning - for 6 String Guitar

Drop B Tuning - for 6 String Guitar

dBF

Drop B Flat Tuning - for 6 String Guitar

Drop A Tuning - for 6 String Guitar

dA7

Drop A Tuning - for 7 string guitar

dAF

Drop A Flat Tuning - for 6 String Guitar

Drop G Tuning - for 6 String Guitar

dFS

Drop F Sharp Tuning - for 6 String Guitar

Drop F Tuning - for 6 String Guitar

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

Guided Alternative Tunings ( String Numbers )

DAD

DADGAD Tuning - D2, A2, D3, G3, A3, D4

SUS

Gsus Tuning - D2, G2, C3, G3, C4, D4

b75

B Minor 7th Augmented 5th Tuning - A#1, G#2, C#3, F#3, G#3, C#4

NSH

Nashville Tuning E3, A3, D4, G4, B3, E4

432

Standard Tuning at 432Hz - E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, E4 minus 31.8 cents

Guided Artist Tunings ( String Numbers )

JMH

Jimi Hendrix (E Flat Standard) - D#2, G#2, C#3, F#3, A#3, D#4

IOM

Tony Iommi (C# Standard) - C#2, F#2, B2, E3, G#3, C#4

MAH

Machine Head (Alt Drop B) - B1, F#2, B2, E3, G#3, B3

JPP

Jimmy Page (C6) - C2, A2, C3, G3, C4, E4

NYT

Neil Young (Double Drop D) - D2, A2, D3, G3, B3, D4

KRG

Keith Richards (Open G) - D2, G2, D3, G3, B3, D4

SKA

Slipknot (Drop A) - A1, E2, A2, D3, F#3, B3

JNI

Joni Mitchell (Open D) - D2, A2, D3, F#3, A3, D4

JWd

Johnny Winter (D Standard) D2, G2, C3, F3, A3, D4

SBJ

James Taylor (Standard with offsets) - E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, E4

BKT

Curtis Mayfield (Black Key Tuning) - F#2, A#2, C#3, F#3, A#3, F#4

NST

Robert Fripp (New Standard Tuning) C2, G2, D3, A3, E4, G4

NdC

Nick Drake (Open Cadd4) - C2, G2, C3, F3, C4, E4

AKT

Albert King - C2, B2, E3, F#3, B3, E4

MAR

Johnny Marr (F# Standard - Capo +2) - F#2, B2, E3, A3, C#4, F#4

d50

Dimebag Darrell (D Standard -50 cents) - D2, G2, C3, F3, A3, D4

I-A

Mattias 'IA' Eklundh (C#sus4) - C#2, G#2, C#3, F#3, G#3, C#4

SJd

Skip James (Open D Minor) - D2, A2, D3, F3, A3, D4

KKS

Slayer (E Flat Standard) - D#2, G#2, C#3, F#3, A#3, D#4

MST

Mastodon - A1, G2, C3, F3, A3, D4

COB

Children of Bodom (Drop C) - C2, G2, C3, F3, A3, D4

AAB

Johan Söderberg - Amon Amarth (B Standard) - B1, E2, A2, D3, F#3, B3

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View printable version of all available StroboVUE factory Tuning & Sweetener Presets.

Specifications

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

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: No

Form Factor: Pedal / Floor

Accuracy: 0.1 Cents

Display Type: LCD w/ LED Backlight

Display Resolution: 417 Segments

Construction: Stainless Steel

Product Dimensions LxWxH: 3.75" x 2.6" x 1.63" ( 96mm x 66mm x 41mm )

Product Weight: .7lbs ( 317g )

USB Port: Yes

USB Type: USB-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: No

Concert A Range: 390Hz to 490Hz

Transposition Range: -6 to +5

Frequency Response Range: 16.35Hz to 7302Hz

Warranty: 3 Years

Sweetened Tunings: Over 135

User Presets: Unlimited

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Excellent Tuner with a Different Approach

By Aj Powers on Friday, November 6, 2026

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I've been using Peterson tuners for a while now, and the StroboVUE has been a great addition.

The larger display is excellent, especially when compared side by side with my StroboStomp Mini. I also appreciate the angled enclosure, customizable display colors, and always-on design. The tuning experience is exactly what I've come to expect from Peterson: precise, responsive, and easy to trust.

The lack of a footswitch is worth considering depending on how your pedalboard is configured, but for someone using a dedicated tuner output or another way to mute their signal, the design makes a lot of sense.

I wouldn't necessarily replace an existing Peterson tuner just for the StroboVUE, but I think it's an excellent option for someone building a pedalboard or looking for an always-visible tuner.

I also put together a full video exploring its features and comparing it with my StroboStomp Mini: https://youtu.be/49yHc6WEmJE

StroboVUE Review | Aj Powers | Peterson Strobe Tuners

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Great product with cool glassware and awesome support from Peterson team

By Sam Wang on Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Edited on Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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Great tuning stability and love the thickened glass ! Being able to power on via USB C is really awesome too. Great speedy support from the Peterson team too. Impressive user experience so far !

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StroboVUE

THE BEST. HANDS DOWN.

By Christian on Thursday, September 17, 2026

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THE BEST. HANDS DOWN. It's the only turner I use on my boards including the CLIP

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StroboVUE

Five Stars!

By Tony Waters on Sunday, September 6, 2026

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Awesome tuner and customer support!

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Five Stars!

By Jez Brett on Friday, August 7, 2026

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Five Stars!

By Fábián Zoltán on Thursday, July 23, 2026

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StroboVUE

Great product.

By Ian Wilson on Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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Well made, easy to use, and display bright with good visibility (providing the angle of view is not too great, I don't consider this a real problem in practice)

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StroboVUE

Another must have!

By Brian Stan Keylon on Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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Another great product! These tuners are absolutely amazing!

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StroboVUE

The Best Tuner

By Nathan Morgan on Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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Very impressed with the build quality, and wonderful practical design of this tuner. I have a volume pedal to control my volume, and this always on solution is perfect. Looks fantastic on my board.

5 people found this review helpful.

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Five Stars!

By Jeff Rabowsky on Friday, July 10, 2026

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Great tuner. Very fast and accurate with good signal pass through

9 people found this review helpful.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my StroboVUE require calibration?

Generally, your StroboVUE 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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Why did two ‘charges’ appear on my credit card when I made a purchase on the Peterson website?

If your card shows two transactions, the first was an authorization, which may have been rejected because address, zip code or security did not match. This failed authorization will usually disappear within 24 hours.

The second charge is an authorization and approval which resulted in the order processing successfully.

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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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Is the accuracy the same for all Peterson tuners?

Yes, the accuracy is within 0.1 cents (1/1000 of one semitone) as with all Peterson Strobe Tuners. An important thing to note is that Peterson Strobe Tuners have ultra high definition displays, so not only are they highly accurate in detecting a note but they have the ability to display that accuracy. Other products claim accuracy but do not have the high definition screen to display the level of accuracy in which they claim. If you cannot see the accuracy, it is of little value. Only Peterson provides High Definition Strobe Tuning.

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StroboVUE QuickStart v1.0 EN

StroboVUE Tuner

StroboVUE Settings

StroboVUE Beyond The Basics

StroboVUE Tuner

StroboVUE Settings

StroboVUE Beyond the Basics

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Instruction Manual Pages

StroboVUE Version 1.0.02

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 11:04:40 PM EDT

Various bug fixes and improvements
Support for additional custom octave names “P” and “L”

StroboVUE Version 1.0.01

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 3:20:04 PM EDT

First production release

StroboVUE

StroboVUE Tuner

StroboVUE Settings

StroboVUE Beyond the Basics

Top-Mounted Jacks

We All VUE Color Differently

Pure Buffered Output

Angled Enclosure

Default

Guitar & Bass

Buzz Feiten

Steel Guitar

Bluegrass

Misc. Instruments

Orchestral

Harp

Historic Temperaments

World

Guided Standard Tunings ( String Numbers )

Guided Drop Tunings ( String Numbers )

Guided Open Tunings ( String Numbers )

Guided Minor/Crossnote Tunings ( String Numbers )

Guided Alternative Tunings ( String Numbers )

Guided Artist Tunings ( String Numbers )

Compare to Sweetened Tunings offered in other products.

View printable version of all available StroboVUE factory Tuning & Sweetener Presets.

Does my StroboVUE require calibration?

Why did two ‘charges’ appear on my credit card when I made a purchase on the Peterson website?

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

How do I read a strobe display?

Is the accuracy the same for all Peterson tuners?

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StroboVUE Version 1.0.02

StroboVUE Version 1.0.01

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