TC Electronic PolyTune 3 Mini Polyphonic Tuning Pedal
TC Electronic PolyTune 3 Mini Polyphonic Tuning Pedal Reviews
The PolyTune 3 Mini manages to pack all the pedal-tuning and tone-preserving power of TC's full-sized PolyTune 3 into a miniature pedal format. The TC Electronic PolyTune 3 Mini is just as fast, dependable, and intuitive as ever, boasting accuracy within 0.02 cents and delivering a no-nonsense approach to guitar and instrument tuning. Strum all strings* to see which ones are out of tune at a glance, or tune up one string at a time. The PolyTune 3 Mini automatically switches between mono and poly modes based on the incoming signal. And thanks to its built-in, high-quality-analog BonaFide Buffer (switchable to true bypass), the PolyTune 3 Mini can even improve your tone over extended cable runs. This means you get a bite, presence, and transient response that's much closer to plugging directly into an amp. But that's not all that's cool about the TC PolyTune 3 Mini. Alternate tuning modes make it fast and easy to explore new ways to craft your art, even in the middle of a frantic set. And an improved auto-dimming, 109-LED display makes tuning more comfortable in any environment, indoors or out.
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Great tuner!
Easy to use, works great, and takes up no space on your pedal board.
Almost there
Product is well built and works well. My only ding was that I ha to purchase an AC adaptor for extra money. Should be part of the shipment.
Quality product all the way
I am fairly new to pedals when it comes to electric guitar. I wanted something really clean and simple and affordable so I decided to purchase about a half a dozen TC electronic pedals serving different purposes. I have to say that for what I have invested and for the quality, I am 100% satisfied. I went with the poly tune because it fit the last opened space I had on my board. All my other TC pedals are top loaded so it makes for a very clean install. Highly recommend the product line.
Does the Job
Takes up little space, very accurate, super fast when in front of people,nice display, and allows me to see whole tuning picture or give individual string attention instinctively.
Great tuner
Accurate, reliable, worth the money because it has such a small footprint on your pedal board
No bass mode, a minor but annoying "feature"
Unlike it's larger full size polytune 3 brother, the mini lacks the button to put it in bass mode and show 4 strings only on the polytune display. It's not a big deal, you can still use the 6 string polytune mode, but you'll almost always see indicators lighting up on 6 and occasionally 1 slot, and it's annoying. They really should have included that mode button like big brother has to go into bass mode and show 4 strings only. Or maybe an option for 4 or 5 strings (on mini and full!)
No one makes a better tuner pedal. I see they are sold out at Sweetwater as is the Impulse IR Loader although you can find them used on the Sweetwater Gear Exchange, reverb, ebay etc still.
tuning made easy.
this is my third one. (I have three pedal boards.) for ne this is the only one and the best!!!
Super simple tuner with big bright display
I've had a Boss Chromatic tuner for the last few decades and it's still working fine, however, it's gotten harder and harder to see it from standing esp. in dim stage lighting and it can't be turned on/off or tune quietly.
This is where the polytune shines: it's simple, bright and clear. It lets you know when you are spot on or a shade under/over it can be set to kill the signal to the amp when on for silent tuning and comes on and off with a foot switch. It takes probably the bare minimum of space on a pedal board (it's only about as wide as a standard 1/4 inch jack The only thing I can say critical is the lack of weight makes it more prone to move about if not not tacked down with velcro or such.
tc electronic mini tuner
Excellent tuner. Fits nicely on my pedal board and doesn't take up a lot of space. Works perfect. I love how you can strum all the strings at once to see which string is out of tune and then focus on the string that needs tuning. Also true bypass is always great! I can see and read the screen with no problem.
Get one!
First pedal on my board. Versatile, user-friendlyc, and easy to see at outdoor gigs.
nice!
The size is great, plus the speed and accuracy of the tracking! I use it with my HX Stomp, and I'm honestly surprised that the tracking is faster than the HX's tuner. It's nice having an easier access for turning on the tuner, and this works great and is super visible even on both dark and bright stages.
Very consistent and reliable
Keeps everything sounding is best.
Tuner
A great tuner an less pedal space can see very well in dark less money less space great pedal great choice
Nice little tuner
It is a nice little tuner. It performs as advertised. The only thing keeping me from giving it five stars is that it can ONLY be used with an AC adapter, no choice to use batteries. I understand that is the manufacturer's design to keep the pedal small and jack the consumer for more money for an adapter (which is not included, but I knew that).
I really like that the pedal is very accurate and allows you to tune all strings at once quickly.
Great tuner.
Loui A, the man of the hour, making sure my goods get to me quick. Cannot thank him enough. I only buy new cause I know I can get ahold the gang here at sweetwater. I get what all the hype over this tuner was about!
On the fly zero-in tuning
I love this little guy, especially live. I look at it during tuning breaks (short), strum to see if all is in tune, if not zero-in and make it right, ready to play! Good buffer, switchable.
Worked for 5 years and 500 plus shows!
I would give it 5 stars if it would've lasted longer! But I probably tune way more than I should. The switch had enough of me stomping on it! Check out Tom Norton Music in Missouri.
Polytune Mini
The most accurate needle tuner I've ever had. I read that the strobe tuner is even more accurate. I use it with my acoustic guitar rig so I can also use the Polytune function. A really fast way to double check the tuning. It's not as accurate the needle or strobe function but it's a quick way to look at the tuning after a tune up.
The Best
The best tuner ever, I liked so much and I completely advise everyone to have this on the pedalboard.
Great tuner, all possible options included
Great tuner - Selectable buffer and mute included on the side of the pedal. Its accurate, its small, its easy to read, and it has always worked.
Invaluable tuner
I've been playing live with this for a few years and it is invaluable. I've removed most of the stuff from my pedalboard but I still have a quad cortex, an expression pedal, and the polytune 3 mini. Being able to open strum, and see if all 6 strings are close to in tune is absolutely amazing. It's also far more accurate than any other tuner I've ever seen, assuming you're using the strobe motion and not the green/red dots.
I like it so much I also got the clip on version. There's also dip switches for a buffer and a mute, so you can either monitor the note or mute it and also the buffer helps with feedback and quietness.
The Best Tuner
Through the years I have owned and used several brands of tuners. My last tuner on my board became so inaccurate that I had to resort to using my TC Electronic clip-on tuner. It has always been accurate, so I bought the regular Polytune3 for my guitar pedal board. It's a great tuner. It's fast and very accurate. And I love the buffer and bypass modes. I recently set up a small pedal board for my bass guitars and bought the Polytune3 Mini to save space. It's exactly the same quality, with the same versatility and accuracy, but in a smaller footprint. Having the dip switches on the side, instead of internally, is big plus too. Great tuners!
Mini Tuner with Buffer or True Bypass
TC Electronics
I do like these tuners the best. I have three of them.
First pedal in the chain
Works like a charm. Easy to use. Easy to set up. (Although, you do want to read the quick start guide to know about the bypass and mode switches; but, very clear instructions.)
Good mini tuner but polytune is useless
Pros
Nice small footprint, accurate for single strings and easy to read in all light including bright sunlight.
Cons
The polytune is useless. You tune all strings individually perfect and then do the strum and it always says individual strings are out. Nice try but does not match your tuner.
Polytune 3 Mini
Love it; LEDS seem brighter than my old full size unit; Also used the strobe tuner option for guitar setup - very handy; and of couse, the mini version saves valuable pedal board space. Thanks Polytune !
Works Great!
The display is accurate and easy to see.
Its good but…
The tuner works fine. It does what it's supposed to do. I'm not sure if it's any better or worse than the numerous others that are available. The one thing that was really annoying was that it comes without an adapter. So you will have to buy one separately and fork out an additional $. The website doesn't clearly tell you this so read the fine print. I missed it.
One of the few.....
One of the few tunner's with a built in buffer. I have the full size Polytune 3 together with a T.C. Electronic's Buffer pedal work well together.
Saves Space Great Features
This is a great tuner in a compact form factor. I was originally on the fence between the Polytune 3 and the Polytune 3 mini but after talking through the features of both options with my sales engineer Michael, I went with the mini. Shout out to my sales engineer Michael. He's always willing to talk through gear and is super helpful. The polyphonic tuning option works directionally if you just want to see if you're mostly in tune, but I find the chromatic and strobe tuning modes more accurate. I like that the display is clear and bright. The built in buffer seems to also help add back some of the highs and sparkle to my signal I am losing by running a few true bypass pedals. All in all, I'd buy this one again in a heartbeat.
Super fast tracking
Upgraded recently from the original PolyTune to the PolyTune 3 Mini and it. I am very happy with the purchase, just as well made as the older versions but very fast tracking (using it on bass), makes tuning quickly during a song a bliss!
Very quick!
I'm a happy user of the first-gen Polytune, only recently the switch had become noisy. As a replacement I chose this Polytune 3 mini, and I am very happy with it. The build quality feels extremely solid, and the tracking is noticeably faster than with the Polytune 1, really makes tuning a bliss!
TC Electronic Polytune
No complaints on this little guy. Wouldn't worry about him. Gets the job done just fine. Easy to see, read, clear. Great.
Great tune pedal
Great tune pedal gets the job done
More accurate tuning than the old digital meter
I recommend this tuner for the freedom it gives a performer from having to plug and unplug guitar cables separately, isolating the tuning from the pedalboard. This lets people work quietly in a performance and keep on going. This may seem obvious to most seasoned players, but it is a relative breakthrough to newer musicians. I suggest that a musician should "never leave the house without it!"
Polytune
These tuners are accurate, easy to read, and take up very little space on your board. The whole band converted to.Polytunes from headstock tuners. Much simpler to silently tune between songs.
Best Pedal Tuner
Tiny footprint l, but you can still read the display. Buffered bypass serves as input buffer also. Best pedal tuner made.
Polytune
Very nice products!
Awesome
Why did I wait so long? This tuner works as advertised and I love it. For years I have been plugging my conventional tuner in and tuning my bass then trusting it stays in tune before the set is done. Now I can check it anytime during the set. It is clearly readable and accurate. Great product.
Nice
Great addition to my pedalboard. Sturdy, compact little pedal that I ish I'd have gotten a long time ago. I like the strum and it shows what strings are in need of tuning without having to go through each individually feature.
Solid, feature packed tuner pedal
This is a solid, feature packed tuner pedal. I love the polyphonic mode for getting a general assessment of which strings are out of tune. Brightness and visibility are perfect. The small footprint and the buffer mode make this pedal a top notch utility.
Poly tune
Much needed and like alot
Compact and accurate
This is an excellent tuner. It replaced my Korg DT-10 that I've been using for 15 years. It is much more accurate and takes up about half the space. Strobe mode is the way to go. This tuner is as accurate as any guitarist needs. Can't imagine getting any better than this.
Just what I needed!
Got this to free up just a tiny bit of space on board. Worked out perfect! Works just like the larger model. The display is a tad smaller but I can still see well enough to read it ;)
Polyphonic tuner review
Easy to use. Very accurate. Great product.
Love it but...
First let me start by saying I love this purchase! No more fumbling to grab the clip-on or having to leave it on the head stock making me look like a total nerd. No more having to go though the manual tuning by ear routine. Just look down and check/tune it on the fly, LOVE IT!
Here's the "but". Doing my research the only place I found the fact you need to purchase a 9V power supply separately (it's not included) was in the spec list on Sweetwater's website... Yes, like and idiot I missed that. Also, one of the four star headed screws that hold the pedal together was missing on mine. However it seems to be held together firm enough (hope it doesn't come apart at some point in the future.)
Neither of these are deal breakers and am very happy I purchased the polytune mini 3!
Home only payer....
so probably more features than I even need but love this thing.
Super easy for an old man to see from 6 feet.
Tunes them all at once!
Few people realize that you can actually slowly strum all six strings and it will show you which are sharp/flat all at once! My only criticism is that I wish I had the option to not mute the sound (it automatically mutes when switched on), otherwise it's a great tuner!
Awesome peace of gear
Great tuner would recommend to anyone.
So easy to stay in tune!
No reason to spend a ton of time, money and effort chasing the perfect tone if you are out of tune. I love this tuner, easy, accurate and compact.
Love it!
Just bought and and it came today. Works amazing and i absolutely love it. 10/10
Easy to use!
Easy, efficient, and effective!
TC Electronic Polytune 3
This pedal should be a welcome addition to any pedalboard . With its bright LED 's it's able to be read in any environment . The ability to strum and see all of the strings at once is a great attribute. I heartily recommend this tuner to everyone.
Such a great tuner!
I've had the clipper version for about 2 years now and I decided to get this tiny pedal to add to my nano+ board. Perfect fit and it works great as expected. The possibility to choose between true bypass and buffer is a plus. Great tuner and great price as well. I totally recommend it!
It’s a tuner
It's little, it's bright, seems to be accurate enough. My guitar sounds way better after I use it. What's not to like?
Great Tuner
Completely satisfied with this tuner pedal- affordable, small size, sturdy enclosure, easy to use, and has a built-in buffer.
Best tuner out there
The TC Electronic Polytune is the best tuner pedal on the market, a must have
Inaccurate.
Mine didn't even match other PolyTune pedals. I tried to get TC Electronic to fix it but they make you join some kind of support "club". It was ridiculous. I'll never buy another TC Electronic product. I got rid of the PolyTune.
Polytune 3 Mini
Product came packaged well. I use the chromatic mode, and it works well. Have had it for a few months now and it hasn't failed me once.
Its everything they advertise
Its a buffer and an accurate compact tuner. Its easy to use, easy to see the display and tunes my bass as well as serving as a buffer at the beginning of my pedalboard. What else is there to say.
Great pedal
Does exactly what it needs to do, its been great helping me switch between tunings.
Love it
Love the size and the fact that I can buffer and have an always on option
Poly tune Mini 3 and Sweetwater service
I needed a small tuner for my small pedal board and this seemed to fit the bill. Excellent product that was recommended by a friend. I used it at a gig last weekend and worked flawlessly. The "quiet" tuning feature is also a great way to change guitars without any noise. Highly recommended.
The first one that was sent was DOA. I was disappointed and called Sweetwater. I got a replacement the next day! And they paid the postage for me to send the broken unit back to them. THIS is why I always buy from Sweetwater. Many vendors offer the same prices but the service Sweetwater is top notch. And I love th goodie bags! Thanks you guys for working so well with your customers.
Great little tuner.
Works great. I play in a bunch of different tunings, and have to switch between songs during live shows - it's quick and spot on every time. Love the option to have true bypass or a buffer.
Great pedal! Great service
The best tuner out there. Just missing the extra DC output, which comes with the bigger version if you need power for an extra pedal. The buffer is a great help, and you can actually turn it off. Excellent service, arrived on time at the hotel so my girlfriend could bring it all the way back to Guatemala.
Thank you Sweetwater, glad to be part of the family now.
Best tuner
Nice display
Great for dark stages
Like this tuner
Nice, good, doesn't take much space. Like it
Polytune mini
This is a decent tuner. If you want high precision though this ain't it no matter what the specs say about cents. This is best at telling you immediately what you need to tune and getting it done quickly, very quickly. The strobe is not the easiest to read but it works pretty good once you figure out which way it's turning. Use this for live settings but tune by ear or use a studio grade tuner for recording.
Does everything you need and more
Tiny tuner w awesome display and crazy accurate. Also the buffer is such a difference maker for me. Thanks tc
Polytune 3 Tuner
This thing is awesome. The best tuner I have ever used and it's not close.
Does exactly what it’s supposed to do
Simple. Works perfect, within a very Small footprint. Very happy with this tuner for my board.
Wonderful!
Great!! Just what I needed!!
Amazing service!
I bought this for my son, who said Sweetwater is his go-to for music. What I was impressed with was the personal touch once I bought: an email that felt authentic, not sales-driven; 2-day shipping; candy in the mailing box. Thank you, Swwetwater, for a very pleasant shopping experience!
User friendly and ultrafunctional tuner pedal
I previously heard about this product several years ago. At the time, I did not need a tuner pedal. My electro-acoustic guitar has an integrated tuner and I used to have an all-in-one guitar pedal that had its own tuner. When I started to build my pedalboard, I decided to add this particularly tuner pedal to my board. It takes a very small amount of real estate. The tuner allows you to tune one string at a time or check the tuning of all strings at once. The tuner is very precise. I decided to buy this tuner pedal over others because it is possible to quietly and quickly check tuning during a gig or even at home. I have the tuner pedal as the first in my chain. I definitely recommend this pedal.
Solid Unit
Really like this box. The tuning seems accurate and it's bright. The strum-to-tune function is great for a quick check. I had a couple other pedal tuners over the years and prefer this one to both of them. The buffer is a nice function which most of the pedal format tuners don't have. I did an A/B switching between buffered and true bypass and there is a noticeable difference in presence and signal transparency with my board setup. All jammed into a pedal smaller than a single board space. Worth noting: as another reviewer said, it does not do alternative tuning pitches (any pitch other than A440) like the full size Polytune 3. That's pretty uncommon anyway. It's fine with standard, DADGAD, open E, etc and does fine with the low B on my basses.
My new favorite pedal
The lighted display is much better than expected. Product review videos don't exactly show how well it displays. Gives the tuner that "cool" factor. Does what it's designed to do very well. Tuning is made easy and can be done very efficiently. Small foot print on pedal board.
Love the mini design
I already own a clip-on Polytune 3, so I knew this pedal would do the job. I bought it to replace a larger Boss TU-2 that I no longer had room for on my board.
I sometimes use the polyphonic tuning mode which is nice for quick and dirty tuning. Its small size is the real benefit here.
I appreciate the optional buffered bypass. I wish more pedals would allow a choice between buffered and true bypass. Truth is, every pedalboard needs a little of both.
Construction is rock solid. The LED is bright and visible. The readout is large and easy to read.
I'm very happy with the performance, size, and pricing on this pedal. I definitely recommend it.
Love this Tuner!!!
Just one strum and it tells you which strings are in tune and which aren’t. No need to say anything more. It’s absolutely fantastic!!! Fast and accurate, this pedal is an essential part of my rig now.
Buy it, you will come to love it!!!
Canʻt use it - huge popping noise
TC should warn folks that this unit will make huge popping sounds when switched if you are using it with an acoustic guitar with built-in preamp.This is due to built-up capacitance and the true bypass function. Through a large PA the noise is insanely loud. My Boss tuner is not true bypass but it is totally silent.
No 432 Hz tuning on the MIni
So if this is something you want or need as I do you may want to spend the extra 10 bucks and get the big one. I tried to save space on my board and ended up getting screwed. The documentation is non-existent and it took TC 5 days to figure out this unit can't be firmware upgraded or used at that freq. Otherwise it is a nice tuner and works well and does save space on the board, but of the 10 bucks I really wish I had gotten the big one and yes Sweetwater will make good but it's not worth the trouble, so I guess it's 440 for me
Great Pedal
This thing is great. A clear, bright, easy-to-read display and extremely accurate tuning. Even picks up the low B string on my 5-string bass with no trouble.
Works perfect and very compact
This is a great little tuner. Get one!
Great Little Pedal
Does exactly what its suppose to do! Its the perfect size that doesn't take up much room but is still very easy to read. No complaints at all.
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