- Patented polychromatic tuning technology
- Strobe and Needle modes
- True Bypass
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 72 mm x 122 mm x 45 mm
- Input Impedance: 500 kOhm (pedal on)
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Polytune is a brand new pedal from TC Electronic that utilizes patented polychromatic tuning technology to show guitar and bass players an entirely new way to tune their instruments. With the addition of strobe and needle modes, players will enjoy extremely accurate tuning as well as a true bypass circuit. Let the Tuninig commence!
Tuning used to be a necessary evil. The last barrier before you could get truly rocking. But now, tuning is ready to get blasted into the 21st century with PolyTuneTM, the stomp-box sized tuning miracle from TC Electronic!
PolyTuneTM is the world's first polyphonic tuner, and a game-changing total tuning turnaround that will have future guitarists wondering how we ever got by without it.
It couldn't be done - until we did it
The magic lies in a never before seen approach to tuning aimed at speed, accuracy and ease of use. With PolyTuneTM, you simply strum all strings on your guitar or bass at once, and it will immediately tell you which strings need tuning! This cutting-edge tuning technology revolutionizes the way you tune and accomplishes what has been deemed 'impossible' until now: tuning all strings simultaneously! It really is as simple as strum - tune - rock, and this quantum leap forward allows you to get in tune fast, and back to doing what you love: playing.
Strum - Tune - Rock
Providing an instant overview of the pitch of all your strings, PolyTuneTM is an invaluable tool in live-settings, where it is essential to be in tune quickly and ready to play. Crowds don't want to wait around, they want to rock, and, let's face it, so do you. Besides live use, this stomp box will deliver like no other in any situation where you want to get tuning out of the way and focus on play.
Fever Pitch
Equally effective for guitar and bass, PolyTuneTM is extremely flexible as well. The reference pitch can be set to your preference and ranges from 435Hz to 445Hz. This guarantees you'll be able to play along with anyone, with any instrument and in any situation.
Drop it like it's hot
If you are a guitarist that likes to play at a different pitch than standard, this is your go-to pedal, allowing for dropped tunings from E-flat all the way down to B. Whatever your pitch or tuning, PolyTuneTM is a sure-fire way to be spot-on, with an accuracy of just plus/minus 1cent.
Chromatic champion
Besides the Polyphonic tuner, PolyTuneTM has a chromatic tuner that can hang with the best current tuning technology out there, with an amazing 0.5 cent accuracy. But we are never satisfied with the current norm, and added some features to make this tuner's chromatic section stand out from the crowd.
Tuning modes
Let's start with the two separate chromatic tuning modes, which cater to your individual preferences and needs. Needle mode is for those that are used to the classic view on a tuner. For the people that want a little more real-time information, we have included stream-mode, which measures even the slightest pitch variation and instantly feeds the info back to you via a rotating motion on the display.
Tuning Magnet
Key to both these great chromatic modes is an ultra-fast and precise response, which is achieved via the use of the unique tuner magnet feature. This slows down the needle once you get close to the desired pitch, making it much easier to get the job done quickly.
Total Recall
Of course, all of these amazing features would not mean a thing if they were a pain to use or set up. So, we added some traits to ensure this tuner is calibrated to the guitarist. Unlike most other tuners, PolyTuneTM stores your preferences. From pitch reference to tuning mode, it hangs on to this information even after it is powered down, making sure you only have to set how you want things to happen once.
The next time you power up again, it will show you the settings, so you instantly know Everything is exactly how you want it to be.
Tuning as it should be
PolyTuneTM was our chance to build the ultimate tuning tool from the ground up and finally get rid of some of the current tuner drawbacks that guitarists run into time and time again. Tuners have been around for some 30 odd years and we felt it was high time they got in tune with todays guitarists.
Design is where beauty and technology meet
But besides all the spearheading features inside the tuner, we took a long hard look at the outside as well, and pushed tuner design to new heights in the process!
A strong display of innovation
Starting with the display, it instantly becomes clear why PolyTuneTM is lightyears ahead of current tuners. Guitarists that play gigs, will no doubt recognize the nightmare of an unclear display, due to for example bright sunlight, an overeager light technician or a stage smoke machine gone bonkers.
What is the Matrix?
PolyTuneTM features 17 LEDS which allow for a higher resolution and the LEDs themselves are super bright and focused to ensure optimal visibility at all times. This guarantees the most effortless tuning experience money can buy. And as an added bonus, the 100 LED matrix can give you information right on the display, so you won't have to go dig for the manual mid-gig.
Size Matters
PolyTuneTM will brighten any pedalboard, and we aren't just talking about the LEDs! Besides looking like a million bucks, its small footprint design means that PolyTuneTM doesn't take up more of your precious pedalboard real estate than absolutely necessary.
Spruce the juice
Battery changes are a breeze thanks to the one-screw easy access to the battery compartment and when powered by an external 9v DC power supply, the 9v DC out can be used to power other pedals on your board.
True Bypass
The true bypass feature ensures PolyTuneTM is only there when you need it. It allows for your carefully sculpted tone to flow unaffected when the pedal is bypassed and for silent tuning once engaged.
We can't make tuning fun. But we can sure make it a whole lot easier.
We want to do our part for the guitar community and truly innovate the life of guitarists. And with PolyTuneTM's extraordinary features and cutting-edge technology, we feel we have accomplished just that. We are passionate guitarists ourselves and we work every single day to make all our lives easier and more rocking.
Tuning used to be a necessary evil. The last barrier before you could get truly rocking. But now, tuning is ready to get blasted into the 21st century with PolyTuneTM, the stomp-box sized tuning miracle from TC Electronic!
PolyTuneTM is the world's first polyphonic tuner, and a game-changing total tuning turnaround that will have future guitarists wondering how we ever got by without it.
It couldn't be done - until we did it
The magic lies in a never before seen approach to tuning aimed at speed, accuracy and ease of use. With PolyTuneTM, you simply strum all strings on your guitar or bass at once, and it will immediately tell you which strings need tuning! This cutting-edge tuning technology revolutionizes the way you tune and accomplishes what has been deemed 'impossible' until now: tuning all strings simultaneously! It really is as simple as strum - tune - rock, and this quantum leap forward allows you to get in tune fast, and back to doing what you love: playing.
Strum - Tune - RockProviding an instant overview of the pitch of all your strings, PolyTuneTM is an invaluable tool in live-settings, where it is essential to be in tune quickly and ready to play. Crowds don't want to wait around, they want to rock, and, let's face it, so do you. Besides live use, this stomp box will deliver like no other in any situation where you want to get tuning out of the way and focus on play.
Fever Pitch
Equally effective for guitar and bass, PolyTuneTM is extremely flexible as well. The reference pitch can be set to your preference and ranges from 435Hz to 445Hz. This guarantees you'll be able to play along with anyone, with any instrument and in any situation.
Drop it like it's hot
If you are a guitarist that likes to play at a different pitch than standard, this is your go-to pedal, allowing for dropped tunings from E-flat all the way down to B. Whatever your pitch or tuning, PolyTuneTM is a sure-fire way to be spot-on, with an accuracy of just plus/minus 1cent.
Chromatic champion
Besides the Polyphonic tuner, PolyTuneTM has a chromatic tuner that can hang with the best current tuning technology out there, with an amazing 0.5 cent accuracy. But we are never satisfied with the current norm, and added some features to make this tuner's chromatic section stand out from the crowd.
Tuning modes
Let's start with the two separate chromatic tuning modes, which cater to your individual preferences and needs. Needle mode is for those that are used to the classic view on a tuner. For the people that want a little more real-time information, we have included stream-mode, which measures even the slightest pitch variation and instantly feeds the info back to you via a rotating motion on the display.
Tuning Magnet
Key to both these great chromatic modes is an ultra-fast and precise response, which is achieved via the use of the unique tuner magnet feature. This slows down the needle once you get close to the desired pitch, making it much easier to get the job done quickly.
 | MonoPoly Whether you want to use the polyphonic tuner to get in tune, or prefer to go the chromatic route,this pedal has you covered. PolyTuneTM features "MonoPoly", a unique patent-pending technology that recognizes whether you play one or more strings and instantly replies with the appropriate poly- or monophonic tuning mode. |
Total Recall
Of course, all of these amazing features would not mean a thing if they were a pain to use or set up. So, we added some traits to ensure this tuner is calibrated to the guitarist. Unlike most other tuners, PolyTuneTM stores your preferences. From pitch reference to tuning mode, it hangs on to this information even after it is powered down, making sure you only have to set how you want things to happen once.
The next time you power up again, it will show you the settings, so you instantly know Everything is exactly how you want it to be.
Tuning as it should be
PolyTuneTM was our chance to build the ultimate tuning tool from the ground up and finally get rid of some of the current tuner drawbacks that guitarists run into time and time again. Tuners have been around for some 30 odd years and we felt it was high time they got in tune with todays guitarists.
Design is where beauty and technology meet
But besides all the spearheading features inside the tuner, we took a long hard look at the outside as well, and pushed tuner design to new heights in the process!
A strong display of innovation
Starting with the display, it instantly becomes clear why PolyTuneTM is lightyears ahead of current tuners. Guitarists that play gigs, will no doubt recognize the nightmare of an unclear display, due to for example bright sunlight, an overeager light technician or a stage smoke machine gone bonkers.
What is the Matrix?
PolyTuneTM features 17 LEDS which allow for a higher resolution and the LEDs themselves are super bright and focused to ensure optimal visibility at all times. This guarantees the most effortless tuning experience money can buy. And as an added bonus, the 100 LED matrix can give you information right on the display, so you won't have to go dig for the manual mid-gig.
Size Matters
PolyTuneTM will brighten any pedalboard, and we aren't just talking about the LEDs! Besides looking like a million bucks, its small footprint design means that PolyTuneTM doesn't take up more of your precious pedalboard real estate than absolutely necessary.
Spruce the juice
Battery changes are a breeze thanks to the one-screw easy access to the battery compartment and when powered by an external 9v DC power supply, the 9v DC out can be used to power other pedals on your board.
True Bypass
The true bypass feature ensures PolyTuneTM is only there when you need it. It allows for your carefully sculpted tone to flow unaffected when the pedal is bypassed and for silent tuning once engaged.
We can't make tuning fun. But we can sure make it a whole lot easier.
We want to do our part for the guitar community and truly innovate the life of guitarists. And with PolyTuneTM's extraordinary features and cutting-edge technology, we feel we have accomplished just that. We are passionate guitarists ourselves and we work every single day to make all our lives easier and more rocking.
PolyTuneTM Tech Specs
| Tuning Accuracy: |  | +/- 0.5 cent |
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| Reference Pitch: | | A4 = 435 to 445Hz (1 Hz steps) |
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| Input Impedance: | | 500 kOhm (pedal on) |
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| Power Supply: | | One 9V type battery or AC adapter (9V DC), - sold separately |
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| Current Draw: | | 45-50 mA (typical use) |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH): | | 72 mm x 122 mm x 45 mm |
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| Weight: | | 300 g/10.6 oz (incl. battery) |
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| Included items: | | One 9V battery 2 pcs. 3M velcro for pedal board attachment |
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Stratman
Amazon Verified Purchase
I've used quite a few stage tuners over the years, most recently a pair of Boss TU-2's, excellent tuners in their own right. This tuner beats the Boss units. It offers an incredibly useful but unique feature. Strum your guitar with the strings open and you'll instantly see a curved row of six paired-green dots (plenty bright and easy to see). Any string out of tune will display a pair of red dots immediately below the green ones, thus indicating which if any strings are out of tune. Go to an out-of-tune string and the display immediately changes to an LED-simulated needle display typical of an analog tuner. Tracking is very fast and very accurate. Tuning between songs is a breeze with this thing since you don't have to check each string one at a time; just strum and then tune the strings that need it. When I first got it I did the strum and tune thing and then tested each string with my Peterson VSAM Strobe Tuner as a check - all were spot-on. Add to the speed and accuracy the fact that this is built like a tank and features true bypass, and you've got the best stage tuner available. And with all that, the price is roughly the same as any other good stage tuner. This is one of the best guitar devices out there.
23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this pedal about a month ago when I started putting together a new pedal board. Initially, I was pleased with its operation, size, design, and construction. The normal tuning modes were accurate, however, the "string strumming" function was not very useful to me. It's good for getting a quick "rough estimate" of whether you're in tune or not, but it's not very accurate. My main issue with this tuner is that it KILLS YOUR TONE! When I completed my pedal board, I noticed that something didn't sound right, so I checked the signal through each pedal and traced the problem to the Polytune. I would never have thought that a "true bypass" tuner would be a suspect for killing signal, but I determined with my DMM that the Polytune was cutting my 6.90K ohm guitar output signal to around 3.6K in "true bypass" mode. Basically, it made my guitar sound like I rolled off 1/3 of the volume. Not good! I don't know if it was a defective pedal or if they are all that way, but I have read a few complaints from people that have noticed a similar problem. I just returned the Polytune and ordered the Boss TU-3. I know this is not true bypass either, but given Boss' track record, I doubt I will have problems with such severe signal loss.
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Davd C. Luke
I'm on my second one and returning it. Neither one has been "true bypass", both had huge signal loss. Not a cord issue, not an effects chain issue...tried direct in and out to amp with several cords, guitars, and amps. Same result. Upside, it is beautifully finished and tunes well with a great display, but in my opinion probably released to early and poor QC. Too bad, I was excited about it, but certainly can't use it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for the price and accurate
I have used many tuner pedals both at rehearsal and on stage.. This gets me tuned up super quickly and I notice no tone loss so I agree with the label of true bypass. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Stephen Gentile
5.0 out of 5 stars
great addition to any pedal board
This is all you need. Super accurate, easily visible, definitely functional, The only thing I regret about this pedal is they are hard to find used...I think that says it all.
Published 10 days ago by ETHAN EVERLY
5.0 out of 5 stars
Skeptical at first. But don't be fooled by some of the bad reviews......
Compared this to my Korg blackout and did a meter reading via Allen and Heath Mixer and computer. Absolutely the same frequency and sound levels. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love it
This has really helped me when recording at home. The idea of being able to strum all six strings and see instantaneously how they are in (or out of) tune to each other, is very... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Paula
5.0 out of 5 stars
MORE SUBTLE, NOT SHARP OR FLAT - JUST BETTER!
True bypass (no effect on instrument tone or signal strength) is a great start for any pedal.
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Published 19 days ago by robert wale
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good affordable tuner with a small foot print
I don't utilize the "tune all your strings at once" strum feature, but I do find it easy to use and very accurate. The small pedal board foot print is a nice bonus too.
Published 25 days ago by David L Janke
3.0 out of 5 stars
Accurate for individual string tuning
My experience is that the tuner is very accurate when tuning individual strings. When strumming all strings at once, it's really not that accurate and I find I have to go and tune... Read more
Published 1 month ago by kzg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great standard tuner, PLUS!
Middle of a set. Out of tune, but don't know which freakin' string... No problem, it'll tell you. Back at making music in no time. This is an amazing tuner!
Published 1 month ago by Robin Barrett
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works well
We use it to tune a Bass and a regular guitar. Works well but needs a little figuring out for the base.
Published 2 months ago by Barbara kaminsky
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's a great tunner
This tuner is wonderful. You can tune all strings in same time. It's halpfull in stage, because you don't need to test each string individually.
Published 2 months ago by Victor Hugo
