Reviews | StroboSoft 2.0
By Tj Usiyan on Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Edited on Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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The core functionality of this software is excellently done. It is a great tuner, in the end.
That said, The UI of the standalone app is a little frustrating to me. I have a Chapman Stick, so I have a stereo input, ideally. I am fairly certain that I cannot select two channels of audio at once, however. Not a huge issue, since switching is possible, but it adds friction. I also wish that the metaphor of hardware was abandoned, at least a little. The layout of controls seems cramped especially since the window can't be resized.
I'm using this on an M1 Mac.
That said, The UI of the standalone app is a little frustrating to me. I have a Chapman Stick, so I have a stereo input, ideally. I am fairly certain that I cannot select two channels of audio at once, however. Not a huge issue, since switching is possible, but it adds friction. I also wish that the metaphor of hardware was abandoned, at least a little. The layout of controls seems cramped especially since the window can't be resized.
I'm using this on an M1 Mac.
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By Sanford Erickson on Sunday, March 20, 2022
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Plays 6-String Electric Guitar, 6-String Acoustic Guitar, 4 String Bass
It's been too long since I could run strobosoft on my Mac. Now with the 64-bit version I can finally set up my guitars properly.
I forgot how great this product is. Thanks!
I forgot how great this product is. Thanks!
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By Ben Robinson on Sunday, February 27, 2022
Edited on Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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Developer updates to the product are sluggish, but I note that there is a new MacOS version that solves the problems many of us were experiencing.
For many software tuning use cases, Strobosoft is now superseded by tuners freely available as mobile phone apps, or included with modelling software. The mobile version of Strobosoft is a better proposition and I use this all the time, being as the full software version took so long to be updated by the developer.
Peterson's hardware tuners are world class but the developer has a slow update cadence for Strobosoft, which is out of touch with what people want. On top of this, the market for a software tuner has radically changed, albeit vanishing, as many people get sufficient utility from mobile apps etc.
For many software tuning use cases, Strobosoft is now superseded by tuners freely available as mobile phone apps, or included with modelling software. The mobile version of Strobosoft is a better proposition and I use this all the time, being as the full software version took so long to be updated by the developer.
Peterson's hardware tuners are world class but the developer has a slow update cadence for Strobosoft, which is out of touch with what people want. On top of this, the market for a software tuner has radically changed, albeit vanishing, as many people get sufficient utility from mobile apps etc.
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By Ermanno Chiavi on Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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Plays 6-String Electric Guitar, 6-String Acoustic Guitar
By Randy Ritsema on Saturday, December 25, 2021
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Plays Mandolin
Awesome tool. Thanks!
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By Robert Laferrière on Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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I loved this software on my old mac... I miss it terribly on my new Mac with apple silicone... I would give it a 5, but it will be a 3 until I can use it again on my new mac.
I'm using the iStrobosoft on my ipad in the meantime. The thing is, the Mac M1 can actually run ipad apps natively if the developer checks the box to allow them to be run on a mac. That would be HUGE for my tech work and live streaming while I wait for updated Strobosoft software to be released for 64-bit computers. But for anyone waiting for the new software to drop, if you have an iPad, try the iStrobosoft app. It's great!
If there is a 64-bit apple silicone beta I can be a part of, I'd love to join!
I'm using the iStrobosoft on my ipad in the meantime. The thing is, the Mac M1 can actually run ipad apps natively if the developer checks the box to allow them to be run on a mac. That would be HUGE for my tech work and live streaming while I wait for updated Strobosoft software to be released for 64-bit computers. But for anyone waiting for the new software to drop, if you have an iPad, try the iStrobosoft app. It's great!
If there is a 64-bit apple silicone beta I can be a part of, I'd love to join!
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By Sean Mac Cearain on Monday, October 4, 2021
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Excellent for luthiers.
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By Hannes Kelch on Monday, October 4, 2021
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what's the problem updating this at this point in time!?
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By Steve Johnston on Sunday, September 19, 2021
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Plays 6-String Electric Guitar, 6-String Acoustic Guitar, 4 String Bass, 10 String Pedal Steel Guitar, Mandolin
Gee, Thanks Peterson. I have a software tuner that was doesn't work on modern Mac's. Your hardware tuners are the best in the world-your software sucks.
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By Joerg Wartmann on Thursday, September 16, 2021
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I would give 5 stars if the tuner would finally run on Mac again. The best tuner I've ever had! But if I hadn't had "32 Lives", the tuner wouldn't run for more years. At my request last year, the pandamy was brought forward. I think that's very poor for such a renowned company ...
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