SAT QUESTION

[Michel Lachance]

CheetoLD@aol.com wrote:
> 
> List,
>    was just wondering...Does the SAT really tune better than aural tuning? I
> bet both sides have strong opinions. ;-)
> 
> Caleb

There have been quite a lot of arguments about that issue on this list 
but, I don't remember anyone stating that a SAT tuning was better that 
aural tuning.  

We can sum up the pro-SAT arguments:

1.  A SAT can reproduce at will an aural tuning previously stored in the 
device.   So, a SAT tuning can also be an aural tuning.

2.  A SAT tuning can be as accurate as a good aural tuning and if it is 
not, we can improve it aurally, store the modifications, and keep it for 
further use.

3.  The automatic offset permits a pitch-raise tuning that brings up the 
piano on pitch right at the first pass.

A SAT tuning is not better than aural tuning.  But when you only have 45 
minutes to proceed a concert tuning on a very noisy stage, it can save a 
smile on your face.

Michel