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Frequently Asked Questions
My app doesn't match my hardware. Do I have to calibrate it?
To calibrate Strobe™ (Android) and your device:
- Open Strobe™ (Android) and tap the bottom right-hand corner
- Tap "Clear Sweetener/Temperament" and tap "OK"
- Tap "Tuner Settings", then "Advanced Settings", then "Calibrate Tuner"
- On your PC or Mac, use this test tone link to calibrate the app: TEST TONE
- The test tone will now start to sound A440 Hz from your computer's speakers
- With the tone A4 playing at a moderate volume, on the app press "Calibrate NOW" and when its done, press OK
- Go back to the tuning screen by tapping the arrow at the top left of the display.
- The app is now calibrated to the phone, this is a one-time operation and does not have to be repeated.
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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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Can I create and store my own presets?
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Is the accuracy the same for all Peterson tuners?
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Are the in-app options also available for Android?
These features will soon be available on Strobe™ (Android).
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What is my Strobe™ (Android)’s Sweetened Tunings feature all about?
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How accurate is my Strobe™ (Android)?
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I often tune my acoustic instrument in a loud environment. What's available to help with that?
A Peterson TP-3 clip-on tuning pickup is a very versatile device with a 1/4" connector that can be clipped onto any portion of the instrument that vibrates, such as the headstock of a guitar or the bell or lead pipe of a horn.
A Peterson Pitch Grabber Mobile Tuning Clip utilizes a 1/8" connector for use in mobile phones or tablets with software tuners.
For instruments with a flat resonating surface, you can use a suction cup tuning pickup to reduce ambient noise interference.
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I already purchased Strobe™ (Android) but I need to download it again. What do I do?
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Can I use this app with the iRig/iRig2 or Apogee Jam?
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What is the range of Hz calibration or Concert A calibration of my Strobe™ (Android)?
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