Versatile and unerringly accurate.

The Peterson V-SAM Virtual Strobe Tuner/Metronome is a Virtual Strobe tuner, audio tone generator, and metronome in a compact format. Its tuner modes expand upon the V-SAM with an even wider variety of alternate temperaments including one that creates and stores custom temperaments. It automatically detects notes accurately to 1/1000th of a semitone. Its ultrawide 410 to 490Hz range for concert A reference makes it perfect for use with early instruments such as harpsichord, lute, recorder, and Baroque flute. The high-output tone generator within V-SAM offers an unprecedented 10 octaves of audible tones, adjustable in 0.1-cent increments. Its audio/visual metronome allows tap or dial-in tempo, adjustable beats per measure, beat subdivisions, and a stopwatch function.

Peterson V-SAM Virtual Strobe Tuner/Metronome Features:

• Strobe tuner, tone generator, and metronome modes
• Adjustable to all keys, tonal roots, and temperaments - a worldwide first
• Savable settings such as temperament, key, metronome, and default settings
• Concert A reference of 410 to 490Hz
• Brighter, high-contrast display
• Built-in speaker for 10-octave audio tuner and metronome
• Metronome with tap tempo, adjustable subdivisions, and beats/measure as well as new intro feature
• Accuracy to 1/10 cent (1/1000 semitone)
• Smooth, instantaneous tuning response
• Exclusive Virtual Strobe Technology
• Quick-Touch rotary knob for fast, easy use
• Automatic or manual note selection
• Selectable historical temperaments including just
• Exclusive "sweetened," tempered guitar tuning
• Extended bass mode lets you tune down to 4Hz
• Large note display with transposition to all chromatic keys
• Adjustable concert A reference in 0.5Hz increments
• Powered by 3 AA batteries or included 120VAC-to-3VDC adapter
• Weighs under 1.2 lbs.
• Built-in microphone for acoustic instruments
• Rubber boot for better grip and added protection.
• 2-way stand permits flat, angled, or vertical positioning
• Automatic octave register adjustment - widest, most readable, strobe bands are automatically displayed for any octave while unusable bands are automatically blanked
• Easy note display transposition - to any of 12 chromatic keys
• Introduces a Fret Transposition Scale (FTS) for clearer key transposition with fretted instruments

A killer unit, a band director's dream machine. Order today.

Peterson V-SAM Virtual Strobe Tuner/Metronome

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THE Most Precise Tuner

Posted by Electronman from Los Angeles on May 3, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Musician and recording engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Bluegrass, Rock

This is the most precise and accurate tuner you can get. Tune all your instruments with this tuner's accuracy and you'll hear all the overtones and harmonics come through. Your guitar will ring! Its very easy to know when you're tuning is dead-on--the bars stop moving. And its very sensitive. You'll be able to easily and accurately check the intonation of your instrument.

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Get it or pay me

Posted by powding from The Colony, TX on Jul 19, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist, Technician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Country, Classical

I am a bit of a technician. This is the best tuner out there under $1000.00. I still use an original VS-1 and have never had a problem seeing the display or understanding the instructions. If you can't figure this out go ahead and call a reputable technician to intonate and tune your guitar for you.

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Not for simpletons

Posted by evil lincoln from indiana on Feb 24, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: 20+ years playing

Reviewer's Play Style: Metal, grindcore

This tuner is deadly accurate. People complaining about the display must not be looking directly at it, because I see it just fine. As for those who say they can't get it to stop moving, be proactive. Just turn your tone knobs down and you'll get much better results. Your Korg isn't going to be worth a crap at setting intonation. This tuner is the bomb. But maybe it's too much for those who are used to junk tuners.

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Best Tuner Money Can Buy

Posted by Stringy from Arizona on Aug 9, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: 30 years

Reviewer's Play Style: All

Hands down, for the money, this is the best tuner for the money. Peterson has always had the supreme leader title when it comes to strobe tuners. You will NOT find a better tuner brand new for the money. Dead butt -on - accuracy!!! If your not experienced with technical tuners like this then It will be a little tricky at first to get used to reading it properly. But don't be fooled. Any Boss or Korg tuner will most certainly be inferior to this piece. In my opinion there is no comparison. Boss and Korg will get you by but Peterson will get you proper.

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Awesome tuner!

Posted by Jim McNab from Cherokee, NC on Jul 8, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Bluegrass, Jazz/Bluegrass fusion

I play a resophonic guitar (dobro) and I have used this tuner for over two years now. I love it! I can understand how some would find this tuner a little challenging at first, but once I got the hang of it, it took me no longer to tune up than it did with my previous Korg tuner. Reading the manual does come in quite handy with this little device. The metronome has been great to use in order to practice timing while playing songs, practicing rolls, etc. I haven't used the tone generator much, but it's nice to have onboard in case I need one. The accuracy with which this tuner approaches has allowed me to "fine tune" my ears and I'm actually getting better at tuning without it. I'm finding myself tuning and listening intently to the guitar and then checking the V-SAM for verification that the string is in tune. It has helped me to not only sound better, but also to develop a better ear. The only other tuner I'd consider owning is the new Peterson Stroboflip that has presets for the dobro. It will be nice to own a second Peterson that I might actually get to fit inside my case!

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