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The downside, of course, is that this is harder to show to the user. Just as with pitch-shifters or synths, 'polyphonic' simply means that the tuner can process multiple notes at once. Polyphonic: The second type of tuner is polyphonic. For most players, neither of those limitations is likely to be an issue. This means they are limited to only these notes, as well as only tuning one note at a time. These tuners compare the input signal to one of the 12 notes in the chromatic scale. Once you peel back the marketing hype, the main difference comes down to personal preference:Ĭhromatic: The first is chromatic.

There are three main types of guitar tuner. (Image credit: Band Industries) What types of guitar tuners are there? But if you’re likely to use and abuse your gear, then a more robust option may be appropriate. The body of the unit and rack ears are made from plastic - perfect if you’re a careful player, or if your rack setup isn’t going to be traveling with you.

While being super lightweight is a cool touch, it does open the floor to some potential issues. The rack ears can be reattached to the bottom of the unit to allow for pedalboard or floor monitor mounting.

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The depth has also been reduced dramatically, partly to shed weight, but also because the Pitchblack Pro can be used outside of a rack setup. Nobody wants any cable-related embarrassment now, do they?Īn updated design from previous models, Korg’s Pitchblack Pro is over a kilogram lighter than its predecessors.

If a red ‘X’ shows, then it’s time to say bye-bye to your cable. All you need to do is plug one end of your cable into the input, and the other end into the ‘cable check’ socket. Multiple display modes allow for intuitive use at all times, and Korg’s revolutionary cable checker is a welcomed addition. Borrowing most of its guts from the floor pedal version, you can expect highly accurate tuning and easy calibration from this option. If you’re after a big, bold tuner to sit in your rack setup then the Pitchblack Pro could be right up your street.

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Read the full Ernie Ball VPJR Tuner review This makes the VJPR perfect for passive and active guitars and basses. Input-wise, the mono input jack can handle both passive and active signals, with up to 18V of headroom. The pedal sits in an ultra-durable aluminum housing, and features a Kevlar cord to ensure even tension throughout the foot sweep. The tuner can not only be calibrated to a whole range of different pitches, but can be used as a master volume or gain control on your rig. Ernie Ball has also provided ‘volume only’ and ‘tuner only’ modes, for those who like to keep things a bit more simple. We found these super useful during testing, as getting used to any new tech can be a challenge. In ‘volume + tuning’ mode, wind the pedal all the way to the heel-down position (no signal) and the tuner engages, and as you increase the signal, a volume readout will appear.

The VJPR is a two-in-one pedal that combines a volume display and an onboard digital chromatic tuner on a crystal-clear display screen integrated on the pedal’s footboard. Ernie Ball’s expression-pedal based delays and overdrives have been a popular choice for guitarists worldwide, and now they’ve incorporated the most important pedal of them all. You’re probably thinking we’ve lost the plot here by including a volume pedal in this guide, but please let us explain. Also, using mini pedals means you can get more on your board.

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The latest iteration sees the small-footprint mini pedal updated to include both buffered and true bypass outputs, plus an always-on mode for tracking your tuning as you play.Īlthough this is a mini pedal, the display is easy to read in almost any lighting conditions – even with all those LEDs flashing away It’s not exactly a cheap option, but it’s worth a few extra dollars over the competition. TC Electronic's PolyTune range is one of the very best, particularly the TC Electronic PolyTune 3 Mini (opens in new tab), which tops our best guitar tuners list. If you'd rather get straight to the products, then keep scrolling. If you'd like to read it, then click the link. We've included some in-depth buying advice at the end of this guide, too. Luckily for you, we've racked the brains of Guitar World's team of experts, and pulled together our list of what we think are the best guitar tuners on the market today. There's clip-on, pedal, rackmountable and handheld tuners on offer, as well as myriad tuning apps – and as a result it can be hard to know which is the best tuner for you. The current market is stacked full of all different types of guitar tuners.

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