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Strobe newbie – Peterson VS-R StroboRack User Manual

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Switch on the unit using the power switch located beside the A/C receptacle on the rear panel.

Play a note on your instrument, then observe the note displayed on the note screen.

After noting the note name and octave, observe the Virtual Strobe

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screen.

A movement of the image to the left indicates that the instrument’s note is flat; a movement to the right indicates that the note is sharp.
When the strobe image hovers or becomes immobile, the note is in tune to within 0.1 cent.

Strobe Newbie?

If you’re new to strobe tuners, you will notice that they are much more sensitive and accurate than your previous tuner. This may mean that initially you’ll need to
adjust your “touch“ when you pluck a string to tune.
Instead of a plectrum, use your finger or thumb to gently pluck the string.
You can also use this short cut – simply reduce the volume of your instrument, until you become accustomed to tuning accurately.
The StroboRack’s

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superior accuracy makes it the ideal intonation tool; use it to regulate your instrument’s intonation to your own personal taste.