I also prefer the SAT. The LED array is easy to see in almost any light, and gives an instant indication of sharpness or flatness. I secretly wish the other options would incorporate that LED display. You don't need to "upgrade", and spend a bunch of money every so often, as you do with software based ETD's. Rugged isn't the word. SAT is BULLETPROOF. I have the same SAT 1 that I got 22 years ago. I had it refurbished a few years ago with new battery and membrane switches. It works and looks like new. I've dropped it more times than I can count. Weeks of battery life between recharging. The new SAT IV is even more customizable than before because it is more software-based, and can be user-upgraded via the internet. I am not knocking any ot the other fabulous PPC or Smartphone software program options. It's jus that I am used to the LED's and I prefer it over the others. I know a very reputable tech who uses a Peterson digital strobe tuner, but I wouldn't recommend it unless you are an experienced aural tuner. It isn't in the same league with the rest of the all-digital units. If I were to make a recommendation, I'd say go to Grand Rapids this summer and try as many as you can get your hands on. If you like a software program rather than a hardwired unit, go for it. There are pros and cons either way. Paul McCloud San Diego ----- Original Message ----- From: To: pianotech at ptg.org Sent: 04/04/2009 6:56:10 PM Subject: Re: [pianotech] ETD suggestions My personal preference is the SATIII, primarily because it is it's own machine. Verituer is the same. A dedicated tool for a specific purpose. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with an RCT, (I have not worked with a Tunelab), but the battery life itself on a SAT is so much longer than the other models, that it really does make it a lot more convenient. Just my own preference. Willem (Wim) Blees, RPT Piano Tuner/Technician Mililani, Oahu, HI 808-349-2943 Author of: The Business of Piano Tuning available from Potter Press www.pianotuning.com -----Original Message----- From: Rob McCall <rob at mccallpiano.com> To: pianotech at ptg.org Sent: Sat, 4 Apr 2009 10:37 am Subject: [pianotech] ETD suggestions I hope I'm not opening up a large can of worms here (yet somehow I feel I am) but I'd like to know what sort of ETD device or software is recommended and the reasons for your preference. I'm learning to tune aurally because I think it's vitally important to have that as a skill set. I'm thoroughly enjoying the process, as well. After reading many of your posts on the aural vs. ETD topic, I realize the importance of having an ETD, as well. I'm somewhat of a geek when it comes to technology, too! So... Pros and cons of what you use? CyberTuner, Tunelab, Sanderson Accu-tuner, Peterson Auto-Strobe... Others? I use a Mac, and I refuse to get a PC :-) so any PC only option is out for me, but others might find the information helpful. Thanks in advance! Rob McCall Murrieta, CA E-file your IRS taxes FREE with TaxACT & have your refund in as few as 8 days. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech_ptg.org/attachments/20090404/d96c356c/attachment.html>
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