| TC Electronic PolyTune for Smartphones | |
|---|---|
| Street price | $4.99 - Available for iPhone and iPad iOS devices only. |
| Key specs | |
| Key specs | |
| Detection Accuracy |
Needle (Chromatic) Our test: ±3.24 centsCOMPARE Flat: ±2.91 cents | Sharp: ±3.38 cents Manufacturer's specs: ±0.5 cents ------------------------------------------------- Stream (Chromatic) Our test: Not testedCOMPARE Accuracy not specified by manufacturer ------------------------------------------------- Polyphonic (PolyTune) Mode Our test: ±5.17 centsCOMPARE Flat: ±5.32 cents | Sharp: ±5.02 cents Accuracy not specified by manufacturer |
| Detection Range | Detection range not specified by manufacturer COMPARE |
| Calibration range | 435-466 Hz (In 1-Hertz steps) COMPARE |
| Responsiveness | Not tested COMPARE |
| Notes: | |
| Tuning | |
| Instrument tuning modes | Guitar, Bass |
| Transposition options | 1-5 semitones flat |
| Programmable? | No |
| Memory? | Yes |
| Polyphonic? | Yes |
| Display | |
| Display type | Full color |
| Display resolution | 17 segments (8-/8+) x5 |
| Optional meter modes? | Yes: In Chromatic mode, choose between Needle or Stream display; In Polyphonic mode, only a meter display is available. |
| Metronome? | No |
| Tone generator? | No |
| Fine print | |
| Release date | 2014, last updated in 2017 |
| Included extras | Optional meter colors (red/green or blue/yellow), Retina display compatible |
| Suggested accessories | Peterson iCable Guitar to iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch and Android Adapter Cable — Buy on Amazon ($12.99) |
| Notes | For iOS only |
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Pros
Beautiful, simple interface
Good value for price
Cons
Limited features
Mediocre performance in polyphonic mode
Available for iOS only
Red Flags
Detection range not specified
