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TC Electronic PolyTune Poly-Chromatic Tune

Item ID: Polytune

Polyphonic Tuner Pedal with Strum-tuning, Ambient Light Sensor and Two Chromatic Tuning Modes - Guitar and Bass

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Tune All of Your Strings at Once!

Polytune by TC Electronic goes leaps and bounds beyond the limits of traditional tuners to offer serious guitarists and bass players a faster and more efficient method of tuning. Now you can spend less time tuning and more time playing. Polytune uses poly-chromatic tuning, an updated tuning technology that breaks down strummed notes into the notes of each individual string. That means that the Polytune lets you strum your guitar and tune all of your strings at once, instead of tuning one string at a time. And there's no need to install split pickups or extra hardware — just plug in, stomp down, strum, tune, and let Polytune make your life easier.

TC Electronic's Polytune has all of the features you want and a wish-list worth of extras. A huge LED display armed with an ambient light sensor stays bright enough to see even in daylight or the glaring lights of the stage. In addition to poly-chromatic mode, the TC Electronic Polytune has two different hyper-accurate chromatic modes that let you hone in to within .5 cents of your target tuning. Needle mode gives you an LED version of a traditional analog tuner with a sweeping needle, while Stream mode has a text readout and a rotary indicator to help with the finest tuning.

Because both chromatic modes are remarkably sensitive and responsive, TC Electronic includes the Tuning Magnet feature to slow down the display as you hone in on your note. And another function call MonoPoly lets the Polytune recognize if you're playing one or more strings and switch tuning modes between poly-chromatic and regular chromatic instantly. That means you can strum to quickly tune all of your strings close to their target notes, and then play individual strings for fine tuning. And no matter if you play guitar or bass, or if you tune to standard E to E or any custom tuning of your choice, Polytune can handle it and will save all of your custom settings, from tuning preferences to reference note adjustment.

TC Electronics Polytune Poly-chromatic Guitar Tuner Pedal Features at a Glance:
  • Simply strum all of the strings on your guitar or bass to tune
  • Tune faster and start playing
  • Equally effective for guitar and bass
  • Set to your reference pitch from 435Hz to 445Hz
  • Allows dropped tunings from E-flat down to B with an accuracy of just +/- 1 cent
  • Two separate chromatic tuning modes: Needle mode and Stream mode
  • Tuning Magnet slows down the needle close to the correct pitch
  • MonoPoly recognizes if you play one or more strings and switches between poly- or monophonic tuning
  • Stores your preferences even after being powered down
  • Ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of the LEDs

TC Electronic Polytune lets you spend less time tuning and more time playing!
Specification Detail
Type Polyphonic
Format Pedal
Display Type LED
Reference Pitch A4 = 435Hz-445Hz
Tuning Range Intended for 6-string guitars
Power Supply Included No
Batteries 1 x 9V
Inputs 1 x 1/4"
Outputs 1 x 1/4"
Height 1.97"
Depth 4.8"
Width 2.83"
Weight 0.66 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 966000001

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Reviews

based on 23 reviews

Unbelievably Easy

by Mike from United States
April 13, 2013
Music Background: Hobbyist
I never thought a tuner could get me excited until I used this one. So easy to use. T C Electronics makes one the most mundane pieces of gear incredibly cool. Plug it in, strum all 6 strings and boom.... read more [+] In tune!! I only wish I would have bought it sooner! close [-]

The perfect pedalboard tuner!

by Gary Jennings from Hesperia, CA
November 27, 2012
Music Background: Professional musician
I was skeptical before I purchased this tuner, that it would be everything they claimed it to be but I think it actually is! It works great and I love how fast I am able to tune now. To be able to see... read more [+] at a glance which string, if any, needs tweaking is amazing. close [-]

Polytune

by Spaz - pivot from
September 20, 2012
Music Background:
Blows away the tracking time on my tu2 tuner
Read the manual to figure out how to switch tuner note and standard or drop tuning I have a feeling that might be why people complain about the peda... read more [+]l. Built like a tank and 1000 times easier and faster tracking then my boss tu2 close [-]

Does everyting they say it will

by Bruce Grilli from Golden Valley, AZ
September 14, 2012
Music Background: Play and performed since 4, later produced, now a retired old hack in the desert,
With exception of occasional open tuning or drop D, it's 440 normal tuning for me most all the time. The Polytune goes beyond intuitive, so easy, accurate and fast to operate, and all in a compact pac... read more [+]kage that is far below the typical boutique price category. Relatively small footprint. Can't ask for more. Oh, did I mention fast? Not only fast in response, but fast to switch automatically between modes. I haven't had time to try to figure it out, all I know is it does what I need it to do on the fly.

I use the linear display, as these old eyes have no trouble recognizing what string and whether sharp or flat, chromatically or with a simple open strum. And this while a rhythm track is playing through the same amp. THAT blew me away! Seems to me no interference. It is, however, subject to to power disturbance, such as fans, computers, possibly even cell phones, but I've found it to be only a minor issue. Click off the pedals, and be aware the if your a/c is running, there may be funny swirling sound in the background. It turns down with your volume and lack of effects. That, and the fact that the plastic visor popped off when I first took it out of the box, held on by some tacky stuff. It's worked fine after I pressed it back in place.

First time doing business with Sweetwater, that I recall, it's it's a bit like Christmas =candy in the package?!! I just bought a Tele, and would liked to have worked with Sweetwater on it. I purchase from a well known online vendor and after the typical set up time and favored string change, I am satisfied. But I intend to do more biz with Sweetwater in the future. I like their style so far. close [-]

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Chris Leonard
Tuning all six strings at once saves you time, and gets you straight to playing. I use the TC Electronic PolyTune at all times. Less tuning, more rock!
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Everything was exactly as promised. I was impressed with the phone call I received from your guy when I had just placed the order. He was very thorough and professional in every way. I love my new digital piano. Your wide selection and excellent service as well as your "3 Payment Plan" and the 2 year warranty sealed the deal for me on this purchase. No one else could come close.


Cecil, Mesquite, TX

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