All user reviews of 5/5 for the TC Electronic PolyTune

True bypass pedal, battery powered (not included) or power supply boss type 9V.


How long have you use it?

Few months, he is attached to my pedalboard and is not about to leave! Used at home, and again in concert: it's basic and it works nickel.


Have you tried many other models before buying it?

I previously used a small Korg tuner, but my experience stops there ...


What is the particular feature you like best and least?

The tuner is very accurate in standard mode. It seems to me less effective PolyTune mode (you scratch all the strings at the same time and the screen displays the correctness of each), but it's a way a little "gadget" anyway. It can help to limit quickly view if you have a really rope to the street, but it does not go away in my opinion. A small button will also set the tuning used by default (useful if you play drop, for example).

A stupid but is also handy with a tuner pedal format trick: pressing the switch mute on and the guitar is quite useful on stage!

The screen offers good visibility.

Another practical detail: it is possible to supply a second 9V pedal via the PolyTune.


How would you rate the quality / price?

Very good for a robust specific product (it has its importance when the scene is invested by slamment guys with their beer), well finished, super fun to use.


With experience, you do again this choice?

No problem!

buy a few weeks ago on the German site well known. I hesitated with the Boss TU3 which refers in this matter, and I'm not disappointed with my choice. Matter of taste, but I find the display PolyTune nicer, more readable.

for the operation, nothing complicated, one branch is scratched, it gives ... basically.
The guitar and bass PolyTune accept (configurable on the pedal mode), as well as tuning in drop .... in short, there is a consensus as you want.

The special feature of this pedal is to bring in more than one color mode, the "PolyTune". Note that you can scratch your 6 strings at the same time, the pedal recognizes each string and the display shows the height of 6 strings in a single view!
In practice, nothing to do, the pedal does everything alone. The only small criticism I bring the PolyTune, it would lack (a bit) precision in this fashion:
I did the test, after having granted rope rope my guitar (really close milimetre), when I play the six strings, the pedal tells me on two or three strings that the accuracy is not nickel, but a bit above or below the tone. Really not much, but had to find a criticism this, then here is: to quibble a bit, the precision poly tuning is not a 100% on top (and I repeat, very little difference anyway )
Add to this that the intensity of the display is set automatically according to the ambient brightness (practice), nice look, and the sound is muted when you snap (not bad when there is agreement on scene ...) and you must get the tuning!
very happy with my choice, this pedal responds to the expectations you can have (I think)
a choice I do it again without hesitation.
To note I did not put the 10/10 just because of this very, very slight lack of precision in PolyTune fashion ..... but it really is to look for the little beast

This is the little white box from outer space that claims to revolutionize the way you tune your instrument.

Basically the Polytune by TC Electronics is different from your standard tuning pedal because it can read all 6 strings at once, instead of having to individually pluck each string to get a readout.

You can opt to set it to what is called Monopoly and tune your strings individually if that is easier.

I was excited to finally see these in stores. I have heard about them for awhile. I bought one and it was $100.

The accuracy is great. I feel it is accurate enough to use for a basic intonation setup of your instrument.

It is compact, actually smaller than a Boss sized pedal.

It is true bypass, so when it is off it will not suck any of your tone.

The display can be adjusted to however you can see it best i.e. you can make it brighter or darker.

It is new on the market so I am curious how long it will last. What happens if it breaks? Those sort of annoying questions that I have no answers to. Other than that, the pedal performs flawlessly.

Feels solid. It can definitely take a few good stomps. I haven't christened it with having a drunk kick a beer over on it yet, after that, if I can still read the LED display I will update this to praise the Polytune's glory.

A step in the right direction. Don't be afraid to take a chance on it. A cool, modern and accurate way to tune.

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

How long you use it?
8mois

Did you tried many other models before buying it?
I used the TU-2 Boss from home

What is so special that you love the most, least?
I'm not going back on the technical characteristics of the machine but I bought it mainly for the poly function, used on various tunings, (they're not alone I am given half a tone lower!).
This function is, for my part, very useful live: gain time to retune! based on "single string" I find it much more responsive and accurate than the TU-2.
So to summarize:
the +:
True-bypass
Poly-mode very useful live
-Very good readability and visisbilité
Precise-

the -:
I've noticed a very slight lack of precision when I pass C # on the E string serious in granting me with the pick, fault has been corrected with the thumb
She does not have integrated bottle opener (also other tuners either!)

How would you rate the quality / price?
Bought new (about 80 euros), it is in the price for a pedal tuner. And it does very good job!

With experience, you do again this choice?
YES!

Bought after reading a comparison in the UK Guitarist.
The mag is very reliable, I have never been disappointed by their recommendations and it is also the case with this pedal.

Tuner transparent, quite efficient, fast, reliable.
Also note, lisibilitee perfect compact and low power consumption on battery (which saving a 9v plug on a pedalboard).

In use, is pressed, the signal is blocked has the tuner, you scratch the 6 strings at once, the receiver reports instantly what strings are detuned and how., There's no longer grant.
Is pressed again, the signal relaxes.

No more wasting time with an external tuner, I play more, I take more pleasure.

If it were to happen to mine I rachèterais a second immediately.

The TC Electronic Polytune is something you do not see every day in the world of tuners. It is something different. The Polytune brings a new level of usability to the act of tuning your guitar. With the Polytune you tell the tuner what tuning you are using. It does E standard all the way down to B standard. Once this is setup you can just strum all the open strings at once and it will tell you which string is out of tune. This is great for gigs when you know something is off you can quickly strum all the strings and it will tell you which one is off. Another great feature for gigging is the auto adjusting brightness level. If you are at a dark gig the pedal automatically makes itself brighter so you can easily read what it is saying. You can use a needle tuner or a strobe tuner if you want ultimate accuracy. It has a thing called Monopoly where it can detect if you are playing 1 string or more than 1 string. If you are playing a single string it goes into single string mode and if you are playing more than one string it shows the set of strings. The pedal is true bypass as well so it will not color your tone when it is in your line. You can power it by a battery or a 9v DC connection like most every other pedal and it is super small so it will not take up much room in your pedal board. If you are still using a simple old tuner in your rig you can do yourself a favor and upgrade to the TC Electronic Polytune. It is pretty much a game changer when it comes to tuners. It can do it all and has more features than you can shake a stick at.

I use it recently. I used mostly my tuner multi-purpose.
What I like most is how well sr "PolyTune".

I find the pedals strong, beautiful, efficient in both modes (PolyTune and tuning rope rope). The screen is nice, enjoyable, readable.

PolyTune mode works well for me trs (you scratch all empty strings, and we see the tuning of each). I am surprised that some have had problem with a. The standard mode (I only use the standard tuning) and with a good output level of microphones, absolutely no concern for accuracy.

In my opinion those who have problem should have problems with their guitar (mcaniques or output level of microphones).

I do it again this choice with eyes closed, I find this method really PolyTune INTERESTED trs to agree quickly (which is often my case).

I have not found anything to reproach him so I put 10 (and I put it not often)

a super fast and accurate tuning. I would post a notice because the previous negative reviews made me jump! maybe the pedals were defective, you do not understand the instructions or the batteries were dead, but then do not file an opinion at the risk of disgust a lot of people who will miss this pedal friendly. I am not in any way maquis with tc seller of this pedal and it's 20 years since I played the guitar. well I leave you, I will post a negative opinion on my lawn mower that does not work with diesel, and the gibson custom black beauty, it sounds ... not in my marshall ms-2 (the stack of 10 cm batteries) to the fact the display is enough on stage and when the pedal on and knows how to use it, is not faster in the west! and stop talking nonsense, it's not easy to get an idea of ​​the stuff, there are so many and when I see that some praise of shit not possible, I wonder. I know, my last sentence is irrelevant but hey, should not start!