StroboClip HD
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StroboClip HD
The best tuner you can buy, it will make your guitar sound beautiful. No reason to hesitate 
Overview
The Peterson StroboClip HD™ (SC-HD) has the same tenth-of-a-cent accuracy as all Peterson Strobe Tuners. This versatile tuner comes complete with a bright high-definition screen, over 50 Sweetened™ tunings, alternate temperaments for a vast array of string and wind instruments, and soft rubber-lined jaws to protect your instrument's finish while offering a firm grip for maximum signal tracking.
Features
- True Strobe 0.1 Cent Accuracy
- High-Definition Backlit Display
- Wide Viewing Angle
- Visible In Direct Sunlight
- Sleek, Stealthy Design
- Adjustable Hz Calibration
- Drop Tuning and Capo Settings
- Over 50 Sweetened™ Tunings!
Available Sweetened Tunings ( 50 )
Default
Guitar & Bass
Buzz Feiten
Steel Guitar
Bluegrass
Misc. Instruments
Orchestral
Historic Temperaments
World
Compare to Sweetened Tunings offered in other products.
Specifications
Peterson Connect Compatible: Yes
Note Range: C0 - B6
Note Selection: Automatic
DI: No
Firmware Updateable: Yes
Form Factor: Clip-On
Accuracy: 0.1 Cents
Display Type: LCD
Display Resolution: 192 Segments (96 per row )
Construction: Plastic
Product Dimensions LxWxH: 1.75" x 2.4" x 1.2"
Product Weight: 1.3oz
USB Port: Yes
USB Type: Micro
Rechargeable: No
Battery Type: 1- CR2032 (Included)
Built-In Microphone: No Microphone - Piezo Pick-up
Built-In Speaker: No
Volume Control: No
Headphone Jack: No
Tone Generator: No
Concert A Range: 390Hz to 490Hz
Transposition Range: -4 to + 7 and C,F,Bb, Eb Keys
Frequency Response Range: 16Hz -1975Hz
Warranty: 2 years
Sweetened Tunings: 50
Historic Temperaments: 11
Reviews | StroboClip HD
As for the quality of the tuning for my instruments, I believe Peterson's reputation speaks for itself. I already have a couple of other HD Strobostomps on a few of my pedal boards for several years now.
I use Peterson tuners in every playing situation. No reason to use anything else.
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Im sure that my next tuner will be from Peterson!
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First, there is the accuracy of the strobe. Strobes have always been the preferred method for tuning, and for the $$, this is more than worth it.
Second, given the built in tuning options and the sweetened tuning presets, it was a no brainer. And it's not just for guitar players. It works amazingly well on my P Bass.
They are so good I bought a Strobo Plus HDC for my pedal steel.
Moreover, regardless of how good Peterson products are, I have to shout out their Customer and Technical service. They are FIRST RATE! Peterson is a family owned company (which I didn't know) and their entire staff takes pride in their products, and their commitment to the customer is reflected in those family values.
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However, even though it's a great tuner, it has issues. In no particular order:
1. It's difficult to know when it's turned on/off. It really needs some unambiguous way of showing if it's on or off. (see also point 4)
2. Sometimes it's too sensitive. Trying to tune in a busy and noisy open mic venue, the tuner had difficulty latching on to the note. I've also noticed that if I put the tuner on a table, the display occasionally springs into life. I conclude that the piezo pickup is sometimes too sensitive. When clipped on to an instrument or on a flat surface, it can detect external noise and mistake it for a signal. Some way of reducing the sensitivity and/or rejecting random noise would be a huge help.
3. A device of such comple ...
Amazed that geeky (in a good way) engineers welcomed to this owner and my StroboStomp Mini with a personal video from mgt. Somebody gets customer valueit!!!" Thank you for making great products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my StroboClip HD require calibration?
Unlike more modern Peterson strobes, legacy models such as the Peterson 400, 420, 450 and 700 do require occasional calibration.
If you require service, please open a support ticket and return the tuner for repair.
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How do I completely reset my StroboClip HD to factory default?
- Begin from a powered off state
- Press and hold both outer plus ( + ) and minus ( - ) buttons until the device powers on
- Press and release both outer + and - minus buttons to show TST in the lower right corner of the display
- Press and release both outer + and - buttons once again to show NEW in the lower right corner of the display
- Press and hold the middle Menu/Power button to power off the device
- Press and hold the middle Menu/Power button to power on the device
Your StroboClip HD will now be set to factory default settings.
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How do I read a strobe display?
Adjust your instrument until the pattern is as close to still as possible. Strobe displays are 'real-time' and extremely precise. They require very fine tuning adjustments to stop the display because the frequency/pitch of any instrument is never totally stable.
You'll quickly learn to read the display, make the most precise adjustments and appreciate the high resolution that only a Peterson provides.
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Is the accuracy the same for all Peterson tuners?
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Peterson Connect does not detect my StroboClip HD in Linux environment.
Chrome needs access to /dev/hidraw*, so either set "chmod a+rw /dev/hidraw*" or start chrome as root with the --no-sandbox option
*Some Ubuntu based distros do not allow running Chrome as root with the --no-sandbox option enabled. -Running as root without --no-sandbox is not supported. See https://crbug.com/638180. You can however run Chromium as a normal user and invoke that option.
Some users have reprted a fix by adding a new udev rule as follows: KERNEL=="hidraw*", SUBSYSTEM=="hidraw", MODE="0664", GROUP="plugdev", ATTRS{idVendor}=="2368", ATTRS{idProduct}=="*SEE BELOW"
* Some Peterson products operate in two different modes with individual product id's for firmware update operations. Multiple rules may need to be created. Here is the list of Peterson USB product ID's
idProduct =
Stomp Classic = 8002
StroboPLUS HD = 0003
StroboPLUS HD Firmware Mode = 8003
StroboClip HD = 8004
StroboStomp HD = 8005
StroboPLUS HDC = 0006
StroboPLUS HDC Firmware Mode = 8006
If there is trouble connecting or reconnecting as a product is switching modes, ex: StroboPLUS HDC product id 0006 to StroboPLUS HDC Firmware Mode 8006 run the command:
"sudo chmod a+rw /dev/hidraw*"
This command will solve any "waiting on user input" or if the update button in Peterson Connect is unresponsive. The command may need to be executed more than once.
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Firmware Revision History
StroboClip HD Version 1.0.6
Monday, April 27, 2020 9:16:00 AM EDT
- Various Bug Fixes & Improvements
StroboClip HD Version 1.0.5
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 3:00:00 PM EST
- Optimized startup time by 80%.
- Start tuning more quickly than prior versions.
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
StroboClip HD Version 1.0.4
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 12:56:00 PM EDT
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
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