RCT. I like the "Custom EQ" which allows one to tweak stretch to a fairly refined degree - I can usually get what I want the first time. I use it on my laptop, which also holds my database, so there is a convenience factor (not that fond of PDAs, though I expect I'll get there. The PDA versions of database and tuning software tend to be stripped down, the screen is small, and input is inconvenient compared to a full keyboard). RCT does instant conversion of any ET tuning to any other temperament. THe most common ones from Jorgenson are pre- loaded, and you can create custom ones very easily. Storage, labeling, and sorting of a vast library of tunings is quite convenient. THe Pianalyzer function ("spectrum analysis" on the cheap) can give reasonably objective feedback on voicing, and do piano to piano comparison (could stand a good deal of improvement, though). I like the pitchraise function, which is pretty well matched to bass/treble, and to different parts of the treble (different percentage overpulls for different areas). And I think the tuning interface is matchless: the combination of left/right, spin, increase in size, and blush make it by far the most intuitive to really hone in on that final 0.5 cents. I find it really helps getting unison polishing done efficiently. SAT is what I have used also. Don't mind it, once you get used to navigating and the button sequences. I certainly like its long battery life. Regards, Fred Sturm University of New Mexico fssturm at unm.edu On Mar 10, 2008, at 12:32 PM, John Minor wrote: > Just curious what ETD others prefer. I'm considering making a > purchase soon. > > Thanks. > > John Minor > University of Illinois
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