waynepunkdude Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 I'm looking for a rack tuner not looking to spend loads,all i need is it to be reliable and be clear on stage. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 The acknowledged best rack tuner is the [url="http://www.petersontuners.com/index.cfm?category=73"]Peterson Stroborack[/url], but that is normally a bit pricey for most. Have a look at one of the Korg tuners either the [url="http://korg.co.uk/products/tuners/dtr1000/tu_dtr1000.asp"]DTR 1000[/url] or the [url="http://korg.co.uk/products/tuners/dtr2000/tu_dtr2000.asp"]DRT 2000[/url]. Don't bother with the Behringer one it's useless for bass. If you're not in a great hurry I'm about to replace my Korg DTR2 (previous version of the DTR 1000) with a Peterson Stroborack so I'll be selling that nice and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 [quote name='BigRedX' post='219150' date='Jun 15 2008, 11:21 AM']The acknowledged best rack tuner is the [url="http://www.petersontuners.com/index.cfm?category=73"]Peterson Stroborack[/url], but that is normally a bit pricey for most. Have a look at one of the Korg tuners either the [url="http://korg.co.uk/products/tuners/dtr1000/tu_dtr1000.asp"]DTR 1000[/url] or the [url="http://korg.co.uk/products/tuners/dtr2000/tu_dtr2000.asp"]DRT 2000[/url]. Don't bother with the Behringer one it's useless for bass. If you're not in a great hurry I'm about to replace my Korg DTR2 (previous version of the DTR 1000) with a Peterson Stroborack so I'll be selling that nice and cheap.[/quote] Cool how much would you be looking for? I have looked into the behringer heard its not worth the plastic its made from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 What are the differences between the DTR1000 & 2000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 (edited) [quote name='molan' post='219186' date='Jun 15 2008, 12:55 PM']What are the differences between the DTR1000 & 2000?[/quote] The DTR 2000 has a built-in mic, and a light for illuminating the rest of your rack, two inputs and some extra display options and tuning modes. Check the specs on the korg pages. The DTR 1000 will probably do everything most bassists want and if it doesn't you're probably headed into Perterson territory BTW waynepunkdude you have a PM. Edited June 15, 2008 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 I bought the Behringer I don't know why, I'm so stupid. I can't really afford a Korg but I want something with a lot better response, is there any middle ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 (edited) [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='295250' date='Sep 30 2008, 11:19 AM']I bought the Behringer I don't know why, I'm so stupid. I can't really afford a Korg but I want something with a lot better response, is there any middle ground?[/quote] In rack tuner territory, there isn't a great deal to choose from. I've got the Peterson Stroborack... which is fantastic, but as stated before, probably excessive for the needs of most bassists. It does track unbelievable well and useful for all those setups etc. And the scrolly message is kinda cute. The Korgs - pretty much the standard rack hog that everybody uses. They track OK - the earlier models are known for being tone suckers. RT1000 - Fenders latest effort. I believe it is the same as the SWR one. They track OK. Then there are Sabine and Behringer. Cheapish. Cheerful. You know the score. Sadly, this is one of the areas that you get what you pay for so it may pay to keep your eyes open. What I have noticed that if you plug into the tuner directly and then feed that out to your amp, your tone gets a little lost on the way... the Peterson is the exception on that front. Again, you get what you pay for. If you really want a good tuner, budget is tight, keep an eye on the used market or don't go rack. The Strobostomp is just as good as the rack version but not as expensive - and they do come up on eBay. The new Korg pedal stuff - again, great. The time tested TU-2 is a good call. Takes a little of the tops off your bass, but in a gig situation, nobody would notice. But then again, there is something cool about having flashing lights behind you in the rack. Best of luck finding your tuner dude. Edited September 30, 2008 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 I would never put the tuner in my signal path for the reasons you mention. I might just save for a Korg DTR 1000. I wish there was a middle ground option around £80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmesa Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='295319' date='Sep 30 2008, 12:29 PM']I wish there was a middle ground option around £80.[/quote] A 2nd hand DTR-1000 then.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 [quote name='jmesa' post='295348' date='Sep 30 2008, 12:56 PM']A 2nd hand DTR-1000 then..[/quote] I'm sure there's a couple floating round the for sale forums at the moment, might be worth a quick looky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='295279' date='Sep 30 2008, 11:40 AM'].....What I have noticed that if you plug into the tuner directly and then feed that out to your amp, your tone gets a little lost on the way... the Peterson is the exception on that front. .....The time tested TU-2 is a good call. Takes a little of the tops off your bass, but in a gig situation, nobody would notice.[/quote] Well FWIW if anyone is looking for a tuner: If a Behringer takes top off, it is a major tone suck problem; if a Boss/Peterson/Korg takes top end off, nobody would notice during a gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 [quote name='synaesthesia' post='295387' date='Sep 30 2008, 01:42 PM']Well FWIW if anyone is looking for a tuner: If a Behringer takes top off, it is a major tone suck problem; if a Boss/Peterson/Korg takes top end off, nobody would notice during a gig.[/quote] Everybody always assumes that nobody uses their gear for recording... you can get away with leaving some tuners in the chain, some you can't. The Behringer tone suck doesn't bother me. It's the inability to track, the delay and the complete ignorance of a bottom B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='295420' date='Sep 30 2008, 02:18 PM']The Behringer tone suck doesn't bother me. It's the inability to track, the delay and the complete ignorance of a bottom B.[/quote] Exactly I don't play 5 string live but I would like to tune it at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I've got a Korg DT10 in the signal chain. I tried it on the tuner/lineout jack and couldn't hear any difference, apart from you lose the mute. Tunes a B no problem. Soundslive have them for £50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_bass Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) I bought the behringer one and just manage with it, but I don't play a 5-string. I just play the 12th harmonic on my E if the tuner is having a bad day Edited February 4, 2009 by jim_bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Snap - Behringer works ok on 4 strings but useless on my 5 string. Occasionally works on the harmonic but not very often. I will change for a Korg when a 2nd hand one turns up at the right price. On the plus side the blue light on the Behringer is fantastic and makes my Aguilar amp look very sexy! [quote name='jim_bass' post='400468' date='Feb 4 2009, 09:54 PM']I bought the behringer one and just manage with it, but I don't play a 5-string. I just play the 12th harmonic on my E if the tuner is having a bad day [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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