SATII use

[Dick Beaton]

Hi Dave...
I've used a SAT since #91 came out in 1983 I think.  One thing you seldom
hear about is that if the F3 is a wound string, FAC won't sound good because
of the difference in inharmonicity.  Use the F4 method which only tunes from
C3 to F6, then use double octaves above F6 and tune the bass to the middle
in any way you prefer.  You will enjoy that little box.
Dick RPT MT
-----Original Message-----
From: DGPEAKE@AOL.COM <DGPEAKE@AOL.COM>
To: pianotech@ptg.org <pianotech@ptg.org>
Date: Sunday, October 18, 1998 10:47 PM
Subject: Re: SATII use


>In a message dated 98-10-15 23:46:18 EDT, you write:
>
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> I have recently purchased a SATII and have enjoyed using it, however, as I
> read articles and the manual I am confused as to the proper use of the
> machine.  How do some of you use your SAT?  Do you start from A0, after
FAC
> readings,  and tune each note to the top, unisons as you go?  Do you set a
> Temperament with the machine and tune up and then down?  Just what do some
> of you do?  I want to get the best tuning I can and have used a couple of
> these methods but don't know which is best.
>
> Jere Fryett
> PTG Associate
>  >>
>
>I combine my aural abilities with the use of the SAT.  Set your FAC
readings,
>then check your A4 to be sure it is A-440.  I do this by tuning A4 with FAC
>chart then hit shift-reset to clear, then in tune mode check A4.  If the
>lights stop properly, then its ok.  If not, tune to A4 in the tune mode
then
>check in the FAC mode.  If the A4 lights move, then set the cents up or
down
>until the lights stop and then hit shift-sto mem.  This reading will
reflect
>A-440  in the FAC mode.  Then go to the lowest note of the temperament
octave
>and tune up the scale using aural checks.The farther you go, the more
checks
>you have.
>
>Dave Peake, RPT
>Portland, OR
>
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