This is a great pedal. I have owned one for a couple of months now. Best tuner I've owned. For $100, you can't go wrong with this pedal. Thanks for the review! Plus you have pass through where the signal will be allowed to pass through to the amp while the tuner is still active and able to be used for tuning on the fly during songs.
Perfect review. Mine arrived today, and I couldn't find any good info about switching through the display options on the company website. Appreciate your effort here.
I own 3, some are MUCH better than others. Especially since Behringer bought them. The drip for example is completely unusable as a reverb, unless it is always on. There is such a severe volume drop it is crazy!
@@apostolicway2604 choose between, as in either always on, or always off. You set the switch, and never have to worry that it will ever change itself without you doing it. Cheers.
I know this is an old video but I wanted to say thanks anyway , I had just bought one of these tuners but when I got it in the mail and opened the package the box the tuner was in had already been opened, made me think maybe they sent me a used or returned pedal instead of a new one like I paid for ,, I used your video to go thru all the steps to make sure my pedal was working correctly, so far it looks like it’s doing what it should I just hate the fact the box had already been opened for some reason… Thanks again !!
Boss incorporate buffers in their pedals for about nearly 40 years. Why is it so innovative? At the 2000s, there was a big campaign against Boss and their buffers in favor of "true bypass", and now we are back to the "buffers are so cool" claim.
Trends are trends, but this has merit. Boss buffers suck your tone, 4 of them drop your overall volume by 2.5 dB. So the boutique market made their pedals true bypass. But now length of cable and number of true bypass pedals causes a loss of high frequencies. So the best answer has always been have a dedicated buffer at the beginning and end of your pedalboard, but this isn't always practical and it has taken a long time for the message to get out. Cheers.
I'm a basement guitarist with no need for fancy, expensive gear. Recently, I broke a clip on tuner so I decided to go for slightly more serious hardware. An online dealer had these on sale, so the choice was easy. I don't believe the clip ons I'd owned were very accurate of easy to use. They were merely cheap and handy. The Polytune is an entirely different story. all my electric guitars are easy and quick to get into tune (plus I'm convinced they sound better now). I don't know if the buffer is a bonus in my situation but it certainly seems to do no harm. I now own a TC Electronic Zeus Drive and Polytune and am thoroughly satisfied with both products. If I find myself in need of more toys, products from TC will certainly be under consideration.
I have had a clip for ages and love it.When I tried the old pedal it was less responsive than the clip but your new one looks about the same. I don't play outside of my study so I don't really need a pedal. But it must be great for gigs and things where a clip can easily go missing, and of course no batteries to worry about :)
That and live I find the clip on tuners pick up outside vibrations from your band mates, which interrupts your Tuning. I'll be getting myself one of these most likely if not another brand before we do live shows.
One thing I can't find out about this pedal is if I use a battery and then plug in via 9v does it bypass the battery like the Boss TU-2/3? I like that this pedal is true bypass or buffered. With the Polytune 2 I have to always remove the battery or it will drain even when connected via 9v. Any insight on that?
Have you found a way to change the Hertz? Instead of standard concert 440 H ? Hit and hold the display and tuning mode buttons simultaneously, this will allow you to change hertz setting.
@@CallxMexLos We've done shows where we play covers of traditional heavy metal songs with high pitch vocals. Slightly dropping the frequency would be a relief for our singer. It may not make much difference, but it could help him mentally knowing he is singing lower than usual
I hoped he could say smt more about the buffer and the true bypass options and of course of that dropD feature. I was wondering if you can choose other drop tunings (B, C, etc.)
This might be a silly question but I want to confirm; at 11:10 when you can adjust from E to say Eb, does this mean you can tune all strings to half step down (or 1 step, etc) and it then adjusts the poly mode from there?
Thank you for the review, I really like this concept because I need a good tuner and a buffer. I have one question though: should I be concerned that this buffer is not as good as a more expensive standalone buffer? This seems like a very very good price for a cool product. Have a great day.
Great review! One issue/question that seems to be overlooked... Does it POP? Unlike Peterson Strobe which doesn't POP when turned on/off, PolyTune2 did POP, a lot! Now, I would rather know (before buying this baby) did the guys @TC tackled that issue rather that adding a buffer... Yes, buffer is nice, even great but so is solving the pop that would blow peoples heads off on gigs... I would appreciate an answer if someone knows... Thank you!
I have a question. When the pedal is switched to "buffered bypass" and If I disconnect the power cable, I have noticed that I can still hear my guitar. Isn't it supposed that in the buffered bypass the guitar should not be heard when the power is disconnected? I mean this is the standard test for true-bypass pedals, but if the pedal is not in that configuration anymore, maybe it is not a real buffer? or maybe I have a faulty pedal? Thank you.
Agreed! The included buffer separates this tuner from just about every other tuner on the market, including their previous version of the Polytune. It is a high quality buffer and essential for preserving tone, IMO, and since most people place their tuner pedals 1st in their signal chain, it is one of the best pedals to have the buffer included. The reason no one mentions it tho, is likely because most people don't even know what a buffer is or what purpose it serves. You always hear people being concerned about pedals being "true bypass", and most are clueless as to how buffers work, and what happens to the tone of a guitar, after the signal runs out the guitar and through pedal boards and amps.
Thank you for the info! I have a question as a newbie. If I want to do D-Standard do I even change a setting? Or do I just leave it in STD mode and start dropping the tension? You mentioned the foot pedal at the beginning for drop D but I was curious about Standard D when you drop all 6 strings down a note. Thanks!
It is chromatic so it can tune every note. Only the polyphonic tuning feature is specific to standard and drop D tunings. And it's not as accurate as individual note tuning so it doesn't matter.
Hello, on a 10 pedals chain with the polytune3 (1st pedal) buffer switched on would you activate also the OCD buffer on (enhance bypass) or the bonafide is enough ?
I know you haven't thought about it and this all sounds very difficult, but you should try referring to the manual included with the pedal or go to the manufacturers web page and read about the features and how to use them. If you do and still don't understand, try watching youtube videos, as there are MANY out there, demoing how to use the pedal. If at that point you still don't understand, it is probably best that you stop playing guitar (or whatever instrument you use it for) and sell the pedal, because if you are unable to understand how to use a tuning pedal, you won't be unable to figure out most everything else you need to know/understand to be able to play an instrument. Good luck!
@@2DaNub Did you really have to be so obnoxious? BiggBoss has a legitimate gripe. The tuner comes with 5.5" x 4.5" Quick Start Guide card that diagrams the pedal. That's it. There are no instructions and TC Electronic's website has no instructions for download. Huh? Can the pedal do open G? I don't know and couldn't find the answer so I'll be returning the pedal and try a Paterson Strobe tuner. Addicted to Gear did a great review and provided much more information than the manufacturer so shame on TC Electronic.
I know this is an older video... but do you know if it is possible to set up this pedal for an alternate tuning? For example, instead of E Standard or Drop D, how about E flat Standard or Drop C#? Thanks
That’s how tuners generally work. When they are on they cut your signal to tune, then you turn off the tuner to go back to your regular signal to your amp
Outstanding review. I really needed an explanation on this pedal. Are you still using it? I just got mine and wanted to have that buffer addon. Thank you.
Thanks. Bought this thing, and still learning it. After running the signal through from left to right, using it that way, I read the instructions and found out the signal goes from right to left. Hope I didn't harm anything. Does this thing drain 9-volt batteries pretty quickly? Mine has. I'm going to get an AC adapter. Newbie, so any comments appreciated.
jazz4asahel get an isolated power supply because getting a cheap daisy chain will only give you unnecessary noise and the power supply will reduce the noise
Just so you know, every pedal I have used or seen, has the input on the right and the output on the left. Even though it is not displayed on this pedal like it typically is on other pedals, the instructions included with the pedal illustrates it. I highly doubt anything was harmed, but you'll want to keep this in mind for any and all pedals you use in the future. Good luck!
First of all, thank you so much for the super video. Your time and effort is greatly appreciated. I just purchased this exact pedal; which works great. I'm (this is my 1st electronic tuner) somewhat confused about one thing. I have 8 pedals on my board and a wah with a 12 outlet power supply and all higher end connecting cables. When I turn "ON" the tuner it works great, but until I turn it back "OFF" no sound (from my guitar) comes out of the Amp. Is this the way it's supposed to be, or should I be able to tune (and play through the Amp) with the pedal turned "ON" all the time. I believe, at this point, that all my pedals are in the correct order with the tuner 1st. Any advice you can give me would be very much appreciated, Again, your video was extremely good.
Hey mate ... that is how electronic tuners usually work. But in the case of the Poly 3 you can choose an 'always on' mode which enables you to keep the tuner on always and still hear your guitar. It is a little DIP switch inside the pedal. You need to take the back off by turning the big screw underneath until the back come off. In there you will find 2 DIP switches. With both switches set to left you are in True Bypass Mode (when you turn the tuner on your sound is muted). With the top switch set to the right and the bottom switch set to the left you have a Buffered Bypass mode (high quality buffer is active all of the time, tuner pedal on, no guitar sound, pedal off .. sound is back. Lastly you have what you are looking for. With both switches set to the right you have Buffered Bypass Display always on. So even when the pedal is off the buffer is active and the display is always on ... when the tuner pedal is turned on the the buffer is still active but the sound is muted. Hope that helped.
You can choose if you want to kill the sound when you tune up or hear the sound. There are some settings you can choose via dip switches. Have a look at the manual. Thanks for watching.
También tengo ese problema hasta peor, resulta que lo prendí y no se silenció en vivo, también me desactivo los demás pedales de la cadena en mi pedalboard, se solucionó cambiando de canal en el amplificador pero es molesto que me pase eso en ocaciones. ¿Cómo te fue a ti, lo pudiste solucionar?
jlfigster 3991 literally the only reason I clicked the vid... lol I had two gigs over the weekend and I just bought one of these and I didn’t want to test it out in a live situation
If I use this as a buffer pedal will I be able to mute my entire board while using the polytune function? also do I have to hold it down the entire time I'm tuning or can I just press a button turn the pedalboard off tune and then turn it back on when I'm finished?
@@addictedtogear thanks! i appreciate the answer. i have since realized that i didnt put a 9v battery in it nor to a have a 9v power adapter to plug into it, all the adapters i was trying were 12 volt, thats why it wasnt working
Im a beginner and i want to know how to connect a guitar to a tuner pedal to an amp. Im using the ssnnake IPPI030 but i dont know if i can use it to connect a tuner pedal to an amp. But if not then am i supposed to use an angled jack to connect the pedal to a amp?
How do you activate the strobe mode? The top left button alternates between bass and guitar. The foot switch standard and drop D. The top right button allows you to turn down a perfect form or up to Kate now on the seventh Brett. Both hot buttons around a change to the 440 reference frequency. Any help is appreciated.
Hello... I'm new to the electric guitar. If I am plugged into this tuner, do i need to have my guitar's volume on, or will the pedal sense what i am playing and "hear" if I am in or out of tune?
This is a great pedal. I have owned one for a couple of months now. Best tuner I've owned. For $100, you can't go wrong with this pedal. Thanks for the review! Plus you have pass through where the signal will be allowed to pass through to the amp while the tuner is still active and able to be used for tuning on the fly during songs.
Perfect review. Mine arrived today, and I couldn't find any good info about switching through the display options on the company website. Appreciate your effort here.
Every TC pedal I've tried has been awesome! Love that art arrangement you have on the wall.
I own 3, some are MUCH better than others. Especially since Behringer bought them.
The drip for example is completely unusable as a reverb, unless it is always on. There is such a severe volume drop it is crazy!
I just bought one. Thank you for the demo. This will make it easier when I get it. Great job.
I have 9 pedals linked, and the buffer on my Polytune 3 mini works great.
You should have mentioned that you can choose between true bypass and buffered.
Yes, that is correct. I must have forgotten. Thanks for watching.
@@addictedtogear Does this pedal have other tunings besides standard and Drop D tuning?
@@apostolicway2604 choose between, as in either always on, or always off. You set the switch, and never have to worry that it will ever change itself without you doing it. Cheers.
@@apostolicway2604 enjoy!
Awesome demo. I watched this because I just bought the TC Electronics Polytune 3. Thanks for a great video on it.
I know this is an old video but I wanted to say thanks anyway , I had just bought one of these tuners but when I got it in the mail and opened the package the box the tuner was in had already been opened, made me think maybe they sent me a used or returned pedal instead of a new one like I paid for ,, I used your video to go thru all the steps to make sure my pedal was working correctly,
so far it looks like it’s doing what it should I just hate the fact the box had already been opened for some reason… Thanks again !!
Thanks! I was having a hard time settling on a tuner, but this review sold it for me. Polytune 3 it is!
Great review. I was toiling between this one and the Boss and I’ll go for this one. Thank you.
Great review!! You really explained the pedal very well. The manual that is included does not explain in any detail!!
Thank you so much!!
Great review, I have the TC Drip and works great for that surf sound.
Thanks for the review. It will be on my Christmas list. I have the Monoprice pedal tuner now, but this one is worth it.
Good job. Finally got the info I needed. My new tuner should be arriving tomorrow. Mucho thank yous.
he said stay tuned lololol
oh man😂
Great review thankyou for confirming my choice
I think I’m getting it . Not only does it sound great but I think the extra power connector is great since my board is already full .
Boss incorporate buffers in their pedals for about nearly 40 years. Why is it so innovative? At the 2000s, there was a big campaign against Boss and their buffers in favor of "true bypass", and now we are back to the "buffers are so cool" claim.
semiografo because with the boss pedal, you can't turn it off. This you can have buffered or true bypass. Now you know. Doh
Trends are trends, but this has merit. Boss buffers suck your tone, 4 of them drop your overall volume by 2.5 dB. So the boutique market made their pedals true bypass. But now length of cable and number of true bypass pedals causes a loss of high frequencies. So the best answer has always been have a dedicated buffer at the beginning and end of your pedalboard, but this isn't always practical and it has taken a long time for the message to get out. Cheers.
This buffer is top class, boss buffers are poor in comparison
Thanks great video. Just bought a used one and this is a great explanation!
I'm a basement guitarist with no need for fancy, expensive gear. Recently, I broke a clip on tuner so I decided to go for slightly more serious hardware. An online dealer had these on sale, so the choice was easy.
I don't believe the clip ons I'd owned were very accurate of easy to use. They were merely cheap and handy. The Polytune is an entirely different story. all my electric guitars are easy and quick to get into tune (plus I'm convinced they sound better now). I don't know if the buffer is a bonus in my situation but it certainly seems to do no harm.
I now own a TC Electronic Zeus Drive and Polytune and am thoroughly satisfied with both products. If I find myself in need of more toys, products from TC will certainly be under consideration.
just what i needed and didn't that kin a thing existed. thanks and happy new year
Got one for Christmas… Didn’t know about the chromatic feature this rocks
I have had a clip for ages and love it.When I tried the old pedal it was less responsive than the clip but your new one looks about the same. I don't play outside of my study so I don't really need a pedal. But it must be great for gigs and things where a clip can easily go missing, and of course no batteries to worry about :)
Adrian Tysoe it’s worth it for the buffer alone!
That and live I find the clip on tuners pick up outside vibrations from your band mates, which interrupts your Tuning. I'll be getting myself one of these most likely if not another brand before we do live shows.
One thing I can't find out about this pedal is if I use a battery and then plug in via 9v does it bypass the battery like the Boss TU-2/3? I like that this pedal is true bypass or buffered. With the Polytune 2 I have to always remove the battery or it will drain even when connected via 9v. Any insight on that?
Thank you man! Great review, replete with the right information. I'm convinced. I'm going to go buy this pedal, like the next 5 minutes.
Great review and detailed explanations - many thanks!
Props to the guy that thought that std was the utter most perfect thing it could say when switching to standard
Can it tune a seven string guitar?
Have you found a way to change the Hertz? Instead of standard concert 440 H ? Hit and hold the display and tuning mode buttons simultaneously, this will allow you to change hertz setting.
What would be the reasoning for changing this?
@@CallxMexLos We've done shows where we play covers of traditional heavy metal songs with high pitch vocals. Slightly dropping the frequency would be a relief for our singer. It may not make much difference, but it could help him mentally knowing he is singing lower than usual
@@CallxMexLos Tuning should ideally be at 432Hz. (((They))) changed it to 440Hz over a hundred years ago to weaponize music.
I hoped he could say smt more about the buffer and the true bypass options and of course of that dropD feature. I was wondering if you can choose other drop tunings (B, C, etc.)
Hate to be picky, but the dot-style lights drive me nuts. Wish they were just solid lights/letters.
appreciated the info. selling my previous tuner!
Thanks for the thorough review! I wonder why I'd want to use a capo mode rather than just stying in chromatic. Won't those modes tune the same anyway?
Amazing Review, I'll buy now hehe!
Good video, but does not explained about two switches under the cover.
Happy New Year's
This might be a silly question but I want to confirm; at 11:10 when you can adjust from E to say Eb, does this mean you can tune all strings to half step down (or 1 step, etc) and it then adjusts the poly mode from there?
This is a good question. Responding so i can see the answer as well (if there is one).
Unfortunately I think we're both out of luck for getting a reply. @@lw1391
Im wondered how that works too?
When you switch to the different notes it doesn’t seem do anything different.
What the heck is drop D mode? If I tune to drop C or D, I just tune away. Not sure why we need a special setting?
How to turn it on and off??? My footswitch does not turn it on and off.
You need to select the proper jumper setting on the inside of the unit.
Excellent breakdown of the features, thanks! Are you still using the same tuner? How has it held up for you?
I am! Its been fine.
@@addictedtogear Thanks for getting back to me. Nice to hear that you are still liking it and that it's held up well.
Thank you for the review, I really like this concept because I need a good tuner and a buffer. I have one question though: should I be concerned that this buffer is not as good as a more expensive standalone buffer? This seems like a very very good price for a cool product.
Have a great day.
Not at all
Great review! One issue/question that seems to be overlooked... Does it POP? Unlike Peterson Strobe which doesn't POP when turned on/off, PolyTune2 did POP, a lot! Now, I would rather know (before buying this baby) did the guys @TC tackled that issue rather that adding a buffer... Yes, buffer is nice, even great but so is solving the pop that would blow peoples heads off on gigs... I would appreciate an answer if someone knows... Thank you!
My question too
Great video! - Answered all my questions! - Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative video. Nice job.
Great review, very thorough 👍
Thanks! 👍
@@addictedtogear I went out and bought one then
Thanks for clarifying. I thought STD was the disease on the pedal. 😂
I have a question. When the pedal is switched to "buffered bypass" and If I disconnect the power cable, I have noticed that I can still hear my guitar. Isn't it supposed that in the buffered bypass the guitar should not be heard when the power is disconnected? I mean this is the standard test for true-bypass pedals, but if the pedal is not in that configuration anymore, maybe it is not a real buffer? or maybe I have a faulty pedal? Thank you.
the most i liked was the buffer option
Agreed! The included buffer separates this tuner from just about every other tuner on the market, including their previous version of the Polytune. It is a high quality buffer and essential for preserving tone, IMO, and since most people place their tuner pedals 1st in their signal chain, it is one of the best pedals to have the buffer included. The reason no one mentions it tho, is likely because most people don't even know what a buffer is or what purpose it serves. You always hear people being concerned about pedals being "true bypass", and most are clueless as to how buffers work, and what happens to the tone of a guitar, after the signal runs out the guitar and through pedal boards and amps.
@@2DaNub +1 to all this. Also not all buffers are created equal. The buffer in the Polytune is an amazing spec
Great review, thanks!
What is the difference between, needle and chromatic modes ?
thanks for the video.... because TC forgot to explain it well
Yes, their own video is hopeless and is mainly marketing waffle
3:33 lmao
Thank you for the info! I have a question as a newbie. If I want to do D-Standard do I even change a setting? Or do I just leave it in STD mode and start dropping the tension? You mentioned the foot pedal at the beginning for drop D but I was curious about Standard D when you drop all 6 strings down a note. Thanks!
It is chromatic so it can tune every note. Only the polyphonic tuning feature is specific to standard and drop D tunings. And it's not as accurate as individual note tuning so it doesn't matter.
Hello, on a 10 pedals chain with the polytune3 (1st pedal) buffer switched on would you activate also the OCD buffer on (enhance bypass) or the bonafide is enough ?
Love the pedal and the buffer, but its a shame they made it 30% dimmer ? Don't know Why ? No more Retna Scorching Display !
Michael Caz just buy a tinted phone screen cover. Cuts down on the brightness
Does it works well with low tunnings like Drop B?
I got this tuner and don't understand how drop D and right back lower tuning mode button work.
I know you haven't thought about it and this all sounds very difficult, but you should try referring to the manual included with the pedal or go to the manufacturers web page and read about the features and how to use them. If you do and still don't understand, try watching youtube videos, as there are MANY out there, demoing how to use the pedal. If at that point you still don't understand, it is probably best that you stop playing guitar (or whatever instrument you use it for) and sell the pedal, because if you are unable to understand how to use a tuning pedal, you won't be unable to figure out most everything else you need to know/understand to be able to play an instrument. Good luck!
@@2DaNub Did you really have to be so obnoxious? BiggBoss has a legitimate gripe. The tuner comes with 5.5" x 4.5" Quick Start Guide card that diagrams the pedal. That's it. There are no instructions and TC Electronic's website has no instructions for download. Huh? Can the pedal do open G? I don't know and couldn't find the answer so I'll be returning the pedal and try a Paterson Strobe tuner. Addicted to Gear did a great review and provided much more information than the manufacturer so shame on TC Electronic.
I know this is an older video... but do you know if it is possible to set up this pedal for an alternate tuning? For example, instead of E Standard or Drop D, how about E flat Standard or Drop C#? Thanks
I don't think so.
does this thing support only standart E and Drop D for polytune feature? will it work for Drop C?
ok, found that answer on 11:07
Great review!
Excellent Demo, thank you.
I like TC electronics products but the minute you have a problem, I've found they are nowhere to be found
That’s true…
Very informative. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hola, buen video, una duda: ¿Sabes si mientras tengas los jacks enchufados el pedal consume pila aunque no lo uses? muchas gracias, un saludo.
Great information. Thank you.
This is probably a dumb question but does it need to be plugged into amp to work ? Can i just have this plugged into the guitar to tune ?
Candace tuner stay on while I am playing. Mine seems to only activate ready for tune when I push the button and guitar sound goes off.
That’s how tuners generally work. When they are on they cut your signal to tune, then you turn off the tuner to go back to your regular signal to your amp
Inside the pedal, there's a dip switch to set it so it will be always on and only mute with the footswitch.
Excellent Vid! TY! Have this for the front end (after the wah) and the TC Bona-Fide for the output (after the last pedal).
Does it have a setting to tune say open G ? If so how would i do that other than manually tuning down.
what cable would you use to power a pedal through the polytune ? sorry i dont know much about pedals
Outstanding review. I really needed an explanation on this pedal. Are you still using it? I just got mine and wanted to have that buffer addon. Thank you.
Yes still on my board. Thanks for watching.
Where in your chain will this Polytune best fit? Since it now has a buffer integrated ?
Carlos Castillo 1st or last works good.
if you have the buffer engaged - after fuzz. With the buffer disengaged - first.
@@skatterpro After Germanium transistor fuzz pedals, you can have this before Silicone fuzzes all day!
Good review!
Can you use a daisy chain and power multiple pedals like the boss?
Mine just arrived today
is the Buffer always on even if the pedal is turned off?
Why won’t this thing recognize low E on my acoustic Taylor?
That is odd. Maybe your strings are dead. Did you try with a new set of strings?
@@addictedtogear it’s done it for 3 years on 12 sets of strings. Same problem. Barely working on E
excellent review
how does the buffer vs true bypass switch work? internal?
I think u have to unscrew the back an active between the two switches that way.
I literally only want to take advice from someone who was out late partying 🤘
great review, going to get one of these, thanks
With the "buffer on" and display "always on"...does the foot switch button still mute the guitar sound?
i have crybaby mini. and im planning to buy polytune 3. my question is wah to polytune or polytune to wah?
Polytune to Wah
but the polytune 3 has buffer. is it fine?
If using buffer then put it after the wah
Thanks. Bought this thing, and still learning it. After running the signal through from left to right, using it that way, I read the instructions and found out the signal goes from right to left. Hope I didn't harm anything. Does this thing drain 9-volt batteries pretty quickly? Mine has. I'm going to get an AC adapter. Newbie, so any comments appreciated.
jazz4asahel get an isolated power supply because getting a cheap daisy chain will only give you unnecessary noise and the power supply will reduce the noise
Just so you know, every pedal I have used or seen, has the input on the right and the output on the left. Even though it is not displayed on this pedal like it typically is on other pedals, the instructions included with the pedal illustrates it. I highly doubt anything was harmed, but you'll want to keep this in mind for any and all pedals you use in the future. Good luck!
@@2DaNub The signal direction is shown actually but it’s easy to miss. Check out the curved line beside the word Bonafide.
How do i have this pedal always on with a volume pedal?
I have a mini dunlop volume
Great review. Has anyone used an acoustic with this? Any good?
Just as good with an acoustic guitar
First of all, thank you so much for the super video. Your time and effort is greatly appreciated. I just purchased this exact pedal; which works great. I'm (this is my 1st electronic tuner) somewhat confused about one thing. I have 8 pedals on my board and a wah with a 12 outlet power supply and all higher end connecting cables. When I turn "ON" the tuner it works great, but until I turn it back "OFF" no sound (from my guitar) comes out of the Amp. Is this the way it's supposed to be, or should I be able to tune (and play through the Amp) with the pedal turned "ON" all the time. I believe, at this point, that all my pedals are in the correct order with the tuner 1st. Any advice you can give me would be very much appreciated, Again, your video was extremely good.
Hey mate ... that is how electronic tuners usually work. But in the case of the Poly 3 you can choose an 'always on' mode which enables you to keep the tuner on always and still hear your guitar. It is a little DIP switch inside the pedal. You need to take the back off by turning the big screw underneath until the back come off. In there you will find 2 DIP switches. With both switches set to left you are in True Bypass Mode (when you turn the tuner on your sound is muted). With the top switch set to the right and the bottom switch set to the left you have a Buffered Bypass mode (high quality buffer is active all of the time, tuner pedal on, no guitar sound, pedal off .. sound is back.
Lastly you have what you are looking for. With both switches set to the right you have Buffered Bypass Display always on. So even when the pedal is off the buffer is active and the display is always on ... when the tuner pedal is turned on the the buffer is still active but the sound is muted.
Hope that helped.
You can choose if you want to kill the sound when you tune up or hear the sound. There are some settings you can choose via dip switches. Have a look at the manual. Thanks for watching.
También tengo ese problema hasta peor, resulta que lo prendí y no se silenció en vivo, también me desactivo los demás pedales de la cadena en mi pedalboard, se solucionó cambiando de canal en el amplificador pero es molesto que me pase eso en ocaciones. ¿Cómo te fue a ti, lo pudiste solucionar?
Works on acoustic guitar good?
great review! just got mine today. any chance it does open tunings??
I just got mine as well, and wondered the same thing. I don't think I can program it to do that. I have to look in the manual.
Great vid, thank you!
Glad you liked it!
So we’re just not going to go in depth about the only thing that’s different about this tuner? The buffer??
jlfigster 3991 literally the only reason I clicked the vid... lol I had two gigs over the weekend and I just bought one of these and I didn’t want to test it out in a live situation
If I use this as a buffer pedal will I be able to mute my entire board while using the polytune function? also do I have to hold it down the entire time I'm tuning or can I just press a button turn the pedalboard off tune and then turn it back on when I'm finished?
Gary Clements just press it
how do you turn it on?
Just step on the switch
@@addictedtogear thanks! i appreciate the answer. i have since realized that i didnt put a 9v battery in it nor to a have a 9v power adapter to plug into it, all the adapters i was trying were 12 volt, thats why it wasnt working
How does a buffer work?
In which part of the circuit is this tuner placed so that the built-in buffer can be used most rationally?
Always put your tuner first. The buffer doesn't really matter where, but earlier in the chain is probably better for that as well.
Im a beginner and i want to know how to connect a guitar to a tuner pedal to an amp. Im using the ssnnake IPPI030 but i dont know if i can use it to connect a tuner pedal to an amp. But if not then am i supposed to use an angled jack to connect the pedal to a amp?
Just plug the jack from your guitar into the input of the tuner, and the output into the input of your amp.
amazing thanks for vid
Nice review. Curious..where did you get that artwork on the wall behind you?
You can find it online. I forget where I got it exactly but just do a google search and you should find it.
@@addictedtogear Thanks. I was hoping to find a similar print for bass.
How do you activate the strobe mode? The top left button alternates between bass and guitar. The foot switch standard and drop D. The top right button allows you to turn down a perfect form or up to Kate now on the seventh Brett. Both hot buttons around a change to the 440 reference frequency. Any help is appreciated.
Yep, it is the one. That is always a great place to start when troubleshooting any problem.
The top left button will get you there. Press it and scroll through the options you should see it there.
ADDICTED TO GEAR (got a love those humbling experiences lol) I finally saw it when the needle in the middle disappeared. You rock!
Version 2 also has the "strobe" .
Upper left button will switch guitar needle, guitar strobe, bass needle and bass strobe.
Hello... I'm new to the electric guitar. If I am plugged into this tuner, do i need to have my guitar's volume on, or will the pedal sense what i am playing and "hear" if I am in or out of tune?
Need to have volume up on guitar
@@jesusgirarte-sandoval7535 thank you
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