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Post by eyebytwomuchgeer on Oct 5, 2022 11:09:26 GMT -6
Tried to search for this one but didn't really get a ton of info.
What do real studios use to check tuning for stuff like guitar and bass? Obviously, a tuner pedal is great for live use, and certainly gets you close enough.
But in a studio setting, is the Boss TU2 used? Or are more accurate devices typically used? Plugins? How is it done on a professional level? As a drummer, I never cared enough to look or ask whenever I was in the studio.
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Post by svart on Oct 5, 2022 11:21:46 GMT -6
Tried to search for this one but didn't really get a ton of info. What do real studios use to check tuning for stuff like guitar and bass? Obviously, a tuner pedal is great for live use, and certainly gets you close enough. But in a studio setting, is the Boss TU2 used? Or are more accurate devices typically used? Plugins? How is it done on a professional level? As a drummer, I never cared enough to look or ask whenever I was in the studio. For stringed instruments I always try to figure out if the pick attack or the string decay are the primary sounds. If it's super fast riffage, then I'll tune for the attack to be "in tune". If the strings are let to ring out quite a bit or the strumming is very soft, then I'll tune for the decay to be "in tune". I use a Turbotuner. It's really precise. Regardless of what tuner is ultimately used, I make sure that all stringed instruments use the same tuner. At least they're all in tune with each other at that point. As a drummer, I use a TuneBot to tune my drums.. |
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Post by robo on Oct 5, 2022 23:16:13 GMT -6
Back in the day I used to have everyone share one of those Boss tuners.
Nowadays, I’m just happy if everyone has one on their board and is checking between takes. I do make sure that everyone is on A440. Intonation and knowing how to tune (up to the note, not down) are bigger issues than tiny differences in tuner calibration.
Worth noting that the free PanoTuner app is very good, and that’s what I use for acoustic instruments.
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Post by the other mark williams on Oct 6, 2022 7:33:46 GMT -6
I also use TurboTuners over here (like svart). I’m not necessarily exclusive to them, but I do prefer strobe-type tuners (Peterson, etc.) to anything else, and the TurboTuner is quite affordable - probably the most affordable way to get into a true strobe tuner.
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Post by svart on Oct 6, 2022 7:48:49 GMT -6
I also use TurboTuners over here (like svart). I’m not necessarily exclusive to them, but I do prefer strobe-type tuners (Peterson, etc.) to anything else, and the TurboTuner is quite affordable - probably the most affordable way to get into a true strobe tuner. I got mine mostly for doing setups on guitar so that I could get really accurate intonations. It's been great in the studio though because it's easy to check intonation on guitars folks bring that don't sound quite right and then fix them on the spot You'd be surprised how many guitarists buy and bring really expensive guitars and they have bad intonations because they never had them set up (and never noticed). |
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Post by phdamage on Oct 6, 2022 8:38:40 GMT -6
I usually use my Peterson iStrobosoft tuner app - it was $10. Sometimes I'll make use of the brainworx tuner.
worth noting - that old guitar tuning article from Jack Endino from a really early issue of TapeOp has always been super helpful! tips like turning your tone knob down and plucking close to the 12th fret instead of near the pickups are super useful!
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Post by Martin John Butler on Oct 6, 2022 9:55:06 GMT -6
I've found that using the same tuner is best, but it's usually close enough if someone uses whatever tuner they like. It shouldn't be, but I've heard two instruments perfectly tuned on different tuners produce a slightly different pitch. Calibration might be off, I wouldn't know, but I have experienced this on occasion.
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Post by the other mark williams on Oct 6, 2022 10:14:15 GMT -6
I also use TurboTuners over here (like svart). I’m not necessarily exclusive to them, but I do prefer strobe-type tuners (Peterson, etc.) to anything else, and the TurboTuner is quite affordable - probably the most affordable way to get into a true strobe tuner. I got mine mostly for doing setups on guitar so that I could get really accurate intonations. It's been great in the studio though because it's easy to check intonation on guitars folks bring that don't sound quite right and then fix them on the spot You'd be surprised how many guitarists buy and bring really expensive guitars and they have bad intonations because they never had them set up (and never noticed). I've had similar experiences with some owners of really nice instruments. There are a number of good luthiers around where I live, so most folks I’ve worked with around here have had a good setup, but sometimes intonation goes out with a weather change, so it’s always good to be ready, for sure. I love the TurboTuner. I’ve got two or three of them. So fast and so accurate! |
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Post by ab101 on Oct 6, 2022 11:34:01 GMT -6
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Post by anders on Oct 6, 2022 11:41:10 GMT -6
Maybe a little niche, but for pedal steel, you can use the Peterson iStroboSoft app (i have it on my phone and an iPad), and buy a sweetener pack which will tweak each string / pedal / knee a few cents up / down to just sound a lot sweeter.
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