StroboPLUS HDC
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Overview
Since 1948, Peterson Strobe Tuners have defined the standard in tuning accuracy. The StroboPLUS HDC encompasses decades of tuning authority and technology to deliver the ultimate strobe tuner/metronome combo!
The StroboPLUS HDC’s 0.1 cent tuning accuracy will tune any instrument with the utmost precision. Featuring a high-definition, multi-color display with variable color LED backlight, the StroboPLUS HDC display can be seen easily across the stage, bench, studio or classroom. Over 200 exclusive Sweetened Tunings® and Guided Tunings on-board accommodate a variety of instruments, temperaments, and musical genres.
The highly configurable metronome features precise 0.1 BPM adjustability in eighth notes, quarter notes, dotted quarter notes or half notes, a tempo range of 10-280 BPM, over 100 subdivisions, accent patterns, and polyrhythms. The StroboPLUS HDC can also be used to play thousands of bars of tempo maps, programmable from the Peterson Connect Web App. A single tempo map can play an entire score of meter changes, accent patterns, subdivisions, bar colors, silent bars and gradually curved tempo changes like accelerandos and ritardandos. The StroboPLUS HDC is the perfect tuning, ear training and rhythm tool all in one package!
Specifications
Power Supply: USB Wall Charger (Not Inc.)
Note Range: C0 - A#8
Note Selection: Automatic Or Manual
DI: No
Firmware Updateable: Yes
Set Timer / Stop Watch: Yes
Tempo Range: 10-280 Quarter Notes per Minute
Tempo Increment: 0.1 Quarter Notes per Minute
Tempo / Rhythm Maps: 10 Locations
Accent Patterns: Over 50
Subdivisions: Over 100
Beats Per Measure: 1-19
Beat Values: 2, 4, 8, 16
Polyrhythms: Element 1 / Element 2 ( 1 - 19 each )
Peterson Connect Compatible: Yes
Form Factor: Desktop / Benchtop
Accuracy: 0.1 Cents
Display Type: Variable Backlight Color LCD
Display Resolution: 512 Segments ( 256 per row )
Construction: ABS Plastic
Product Dimensions LxWxH: 5.5" x 4.25" x 1.5"
Product Weight: 0.66 lbs
USB Port: Yes
USB Type: Micro
Rechargeable: Yes
Battery Type: Lithium Ion (Included)
Power: AC ( USB ) 5V 500 mA
Built-In Microphone: Yes
Built-In Speaker: Yes
Volume Control: Yes
Headphone Jack: Yes
Metronome: Included
Inputs: 1/4" Mono
Outputs: 1/4" Mono (thru), 3.5mm Headphone, Vibe Clip
Mute-able Output: No
Tone Generator: Yes (C1 - G9)
Concert A Range: 390Hz to 490Hz
Global Cent Offset Range: +/- 50 cents
Transposition Range: -6 to +5
Frequency Response Range: 16.35Hz - 7302Hz
Warranty: 2 years
Sweetened Tunings: 219
User Presets: Tuner - Unlimited / Metronome 100
Historic Temperaments: Yes (See List Above)
Reviews | StroboPLUS HDC
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I initially wasn't sure that I was going to keep it. It feels cheap and plasticky, and is much bulkier than I was hoping for. Changing settings/presets was not intuitive for me. I was able to make changes, but wasn't sure what I was doing. Ended up watching a handful of their short instructional videos on YouTube, and figured every thing out (but got sick of listening to the same excessively long intro music on every single video!). Also, I wish that t ...
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Buy one, it’s a great investment. Thank you Peterson Tuners!!
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That Class Act is reflected in the product which is nothing short of superb, very well designed and extremely high in quality, versatilely packed with endless useful features. Despite that it is extremely easy to understand and use in practise, though reading the manuals and watching the many helpful videos is well worth the time taken and well rewards the trouble it takes.
To be honest, I have very many different, esteemed brands of tuners, most of which indicate flatness or sharpness with an arrow and they are fine as far as they go. The Peterson Strobe tu ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read a strobe display?
Adjust your instrument until the pattern is as close to still as possible. Strobe displays are 'real-time' and extremely high definition. They require very precise 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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Does my tuner require calibration?
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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Firmware Revision History
StroboPLUS HDC Version 1.0.22
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 7:00:00 PM EDT
- Various Bug Fixes and Improvements
StroboPLUS HDC Version 1.0.21
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 2:00:00 PM EDT
- Various Bug Fixes and Improvements
StroboPLUS HDC Version 1.0.20
Friday, April 8, 2022 12:16:00 PM EDT
- Various Bug Fixes and Improvements
StroboPLUS HDC Version 1.0.19
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:16:00 AM EST
- Changes how various parameters are adjusted
- Tempo, Concert A, Cents and Timer adjust in whole units rather than tenths
- Holding IN on the encoder while turning increments in tenths
- Holding Parameter Button while turning changes Tempo Beat Value in Metronome Mode
StroboPLUS HDC Version 1.0.18
Friday, February 4, 2022 2:24:00 PM EST
- Fixes auto-off in metronome mode
- Various Bug Fixes and Improvements