StroboPLUS HDC
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StroboPLUS HDC
I have yet to explore all of its capabilities and have been using the only basic strobe-tune and metronome in support of my guitar practice and it is an absolute joy to use compared to separate items for each function that I've used in the past. The large & crisp display is also a big plus as it is quite usable sitting on my small desk rather than perched on the headstock of my guitar or on the ...
- Munroe
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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: 100 Locations ( memory dependent )
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: USB-C ( Micro pre 2023 )
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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Only charged it once and has had a few hours use so far. Still showing 3 bars on the batter indicator.
Nice to have the metronome built in as well.
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I bought this mainly for setting intonation on guitars, which it excels at, but was also interested in the metronome function.
Recommend to anyone setting up guitars.
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Change of rhythm, syncopation ···etc.
Memory of custom tuning and changes of indicator color on PC !
Thank you Peterson.
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The "Instrument specific sweeteners" is something everyone should have with multiple instruments and the Metronome is also a great convenience with lots of options you would expect in a solid Metronome as well. Heck, you can even get a clip-on beat sensor for your belt or clothing which uses the Metronome feature to "feel" the beat. This was available on their best in class metronome Body Beat Plus when it was out. You gain everything with this one unit.
It can also be programmed via their website software and firmware updates as well. This item checks all the boxes for enthusiastic consumer musicians, working musicians and pro-level techs in ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does my StroboPLUS HDC 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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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 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?
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Peterson Connect does not detect my StroboPLUS HDC 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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What is my StroboPLUS HDC’s Sweetened Tunings feature all about?
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Firmware Revision History
StroboPLUS HDC Version 1.0.24
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 4:03:23 PM EST
- Various bug fixes and improvements
- Better battery management in tone generator and metronome modes
StroboPLUS HDC Version 1.0.23
Thursday, September 19, 2024 3:44:37 PM EDT
- Various bug fixes and improvements
- Sweetener OE9. Offset for note B2 changed to -1.9 cents. Was +1.9 cents
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
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